Transpolar: meaning, definitions and examples
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transpolar
[ trรฆnspษสlษr ]
geographical reference
The term 'transpolar' refers to something that spans or crosses the polar regions of the Earth. It is often used in the context of travel routes, scientific research, and environmental studies that involve the Arctic and Antarctic areas. Transpolar journeys can be significant for studying climate change and biodiversity, as well as for exploration purposes. This term highlights the connection between the two poles and the impacts of such crossings on global systems.
Synonyms
interpolar, polar, polar-crossing.
Examples of usage
- Transpolar flight routes are becoming more common.
- The transpolar expedition revealed new ice formations.
- Research teams are focusing on transpolar climate patterns.
Translations
Translations of the word "transpolar" in other languages:
๐ต๐น transpolar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพเคเคธเคชเฅเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช transpolar
๐ฎ๐ฉ transpolar
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะฝัะฟะพะปััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ transpolarny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใณในๆฅต
๐ซ๐ท transpolaire
๐ช๐ธ transpolar
๐น๐ท transpolar
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๋์คํด๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑุงูุณูุทุจู
๐จ๐ฟ transpolรกrnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ transpolรกrny
๐จ๐ณ ่ทจๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ transpolarni
๐ฎ๐ธ transpรณlรกr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฐะฝัะฟะพะปััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแ แแแกแแแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ transpolar
๐ฒ๐ฝ transpolar
Etymology
The word 'transpolar' is derived from the prefix 'trans-', which comes from Latin meaning 'across' or 'beyond', and the root 'polar', which is related to the poles of the Earth. The concept of crossing the poles has been a subject of fascination for explorers and scientists alike, particularly as global geography and climate studies have evolved. The use of 'transpolar' became more prevalent in the 20th century as advancements in navigation and aviation opened up new routes across the polar regions. With the increasing attention towards polar research due to climate change, the term has gained importance in environmental discussions and scientific literature, often associated with new discoveries and understandings of the Earth's dynamics.