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Antarctic

[ ænˈtɑːrktɪk ]

Adjective / Noun

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

climate

relating to the South Pole or the region around it

Synonyms

Antarctical.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Antarctic	This word is typically used to refer to the region around the South Pole, including the continent of Antarctica and its surrounding ocean. It's often used in scientific and geographic contexts. The Antarctic region is home to unique wildlife, such as penguins and seals. Scientists are conducting research in the Antarctic to study climate change.
Antarctical	This word is less commonly used and may appear dated or more formal. It has the same meaning as 'Antarctic' and is typically found in older literature. The explorers faced many challenges in the harsh Antarctical conditions. Old maps often referred to the icy landmass as the 'Antarctical Continent'.

Word

Description / Examples

Antarctic

This word is typically used to refer to the region around the South Pole, including the continent of Antarctica and its surrounding ocean. It's often used in scientific and geographic contexts.

The Antarctic region is home to unique wildlife, such as penguins and seals.
Scientists are conducting research in the Antarctic to study climate change.

Antarctical

This word is less commonly used and may appear dated or more formal. It has the same meaning as 'Antarctic' and is typically found in older literature.

The explorers faced many challenges in the harsh Antarctical conditions.
Old maps often referred to the icy landmass as the 'Antarctical Continent'.

Examples of usage

The Antarctic ice sheet is the largest single mass of ice on Earth.
Penguins are well adapted to the harsh Antarctic conditions.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

geography

the region around the South Pole

Examples of usage

Many countries have research stations in the Antarctic.
The Antarctic Treaty regulates international relations in the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "Antarctic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Antártico

🇮🇳 अंटार्कटिक

🇩🇪 Antarktisch

🇮🇩 Antarktika

🇺🇦 Антарктичний

🇵🇱 Antarktyczny

🇯🇵 南極の

🇫🇷 Antarctique

🇪🇸 Antártico

🇹🇷 Antarktik

🇰🇷 남극의

🇸🇦 قارة أنتاركتيكا

🇨🇿 Antarktický

🇸🇰 Antarktický

🇨🇳 南极的

🇸🇮 Antarktičen

🇮🇸 Suðurskautslandið

🇰🇿 Антарктика

🇬🇪 ანტარქტიკა

🇦🇿 Antarktika

🇲🇽 Antártico

Etymology

The term 'Antarctic' comes from the Greek word 'Antarktikos', meaning 'opposite the Arctic'. It was first used in the 18th century to describe the region around the South Pole. The Antarctic continent was discovered in the early 19th century, and it has since become a focus of scientific research and international cooperation.