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circumpolar

 

[ sษ™rหˆkสŒmหŒpoสŠlษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geographical context

Circumpolar refers to something that surrounds or relates to one of the Earth's poles, particularly the North or South Pole. This term is commonly used in geography to describe regions, stars, or phenomena that are found close to the poles. For instance, circumpolar stars are those that are always visible in the night sky in polar regions due to their proximity to the celestial poles. The concept is important in various fields, including astronomy, climatology, and ecology.

Synonyms

fringe, peripheral, polar

Examples of usage

  • Circumpolar stars are great for navigation.
  • The circumpolar region is facing climate change challenges.
  • Many animals have adapted to circumpolar environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "circumpolar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น circumpolar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคงเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zirkumpolar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sirkumpolar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั€ะบัƒะผะฟะพะปัั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cyrkumpolarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฅตๅ‘จใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท circonsulaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ circumpolar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงevresel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทน์ฃผ์œ„์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cirkumpolรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cirkumpolรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฏๆž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cirkumpolarni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringhvolf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตั‚ะบะตั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ™แƒฃแƒ›แƒžแƒแƒšแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dairษ™yษ™ aid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ circumpolar

Etymology

The term 'circumpolar' is derived from the Latin words 'circum', meaning 'around', and 'polaris', which means 'of the pole'. The earliest usages of the term can be traced back to the early 17th century when scientists and geographers began to study the stars in relation to the Earth's poles. As exploration expanded into polar regions, the word gained traction in scientific literature. By the 19th century, circumpolar was commonly used to describe regions of the world that are located near the poles and the celestial phenomena observed there. Its definitions have evolved as our understanding of geography and astronomy has deepened, but it has remained connected to the idea of encompassing or surrounding the poles.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,871, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.