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Definition of artic

artic

/ˈɑːr.tɪk/
ar · tic
Plural:artics
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1

British An articulated lorry; a large heavy goods vehicle consisting of a tractor unit attached by a pivoting joint to a semi-trailer.

Example

"The narrow country lane was completely blocked after an artic jackknifed on the icy bend."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard global English, 'artic' is a frequent misspelling of 'Arctic' (the polar region), reflecting the common non-standard pronunciation that omits the first 'c'. However, in informal British English, 'artic' is a legitimate, widely used clipping of 'articulated lorry'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century in British English as an informal clipping of 'articulated lorry', which ultimately derives from Latin 'articulatus' (jointed).

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