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Definition of antarctic

antarctic

/ænˈtɑːrk.tɪk/
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• adjective

1

Relating to the South Pole or the polar region surrounding it.

Example

"Researchers studied how marine life adapts to the freezing Antarctic waters."

2

Extremely cold or frigid, resembling the climate of the South Pole.

Example

"An antarctic blast of wind swept across the plains, dropping temperatures below zero."

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• noun

1

The polar region surrounding the South Pole, encompassing the continent of Antarctica, its ice shelves, and the surrounding Southern Ocean south of the Antarctic Circle.

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• Rhymes for antarctic

• Nearby Words

antalya
antananarivo
antapex
antarctic
antbird
ante
anteater

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French antartique and Late Latin antarcticus, from Ancient Greek antarktikos, meaning 'opposite to the north' (from anti- 'opposite' and arktikos 'of the bear', referring to the northern constellation Ursa Major).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antarctic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antarctic
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