Word
antarctic
Phoneticsantarc·tic
US/æˈnɑɹtɪk/
UK/æntˈɑːktɪk/
Definitions
01relating to the South Pole
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science
adj. relating to the area around the South Pole, which is the coldest part of the world.
adj. pertaining to Antarctica and the south polar regions, specifically the area south of the Antarctic Circle.
“Scientists are studying the Antarctic ice to learn about the Earth's history.”
“The Antarctic expedition faced extreme weather conditions that delayed their arrival at the research station by several weeks.”
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02the south polar region
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the region around the South Pole, including the continent of Antarctica.
n. the geographic region surrounding the South Pole, defined by the Antarctic Convergence or the 60th parallel south.
“Many unique species of penguins live only in the Antarctic.”
“The treaty ensures that the Antarctic remains a zone for peaceful scientific cooperation rather than territorial dispute.”
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Real-World Examples
“A ten-month Antarctic experiment found that astronauts may struggle not only with loneliness but also with spending too much time around the same people.” “From the size of this tail bone, the scientists estimate the Antarctic Titanosaur was about 23ft (7m) in length.” Etymology
From Middle English antartik, antartyk, from Middle French antartique, from Latin antarcticus, from Ancient Greek ἀνταρκτικός (antarktikós), from ἀντί (antí, “opposite”) + ἀρκτικός (arktikós, “Arctic”) + -ικός (-ikós, “-ic”). By surface analysis, anti- + Arctic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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