Definition: Arctic
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Etymology
From Arctic < Ancient Greek ἀρκτικός (arktikos) "of the bear, northern", a reference to the northerly constellation Ursa Major < ἄρκτος (arktos) "bear".
Pronunciation
- () /ˈɑːktɪk/
- () /ˈɑɹktɪk/
- arc
Adjective
- Being extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic.
- The food was kept very fresh by the arctic temperature setting of the freezer.
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