antarctic
Translation
antarctic
Examples
Penguins live in the Antarctic region.
Penguins live in the Antarctic region.
The Antarctic ice sheet is melting rapidly.
The Antarctic ice sheet is melting rapidly.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to the south polar region The Antarctic climate is harsh.
Similar Words
Synonyms: polar, south-polar; Antonyms: arctic
Etymology
From Greek 'anti-' (opposite) + 'arktikos' (of the north). It means 'opposite the Arctic'.
Memory Tips
Think 'anti-Arctic' - the opposite of the North Pole.