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/ˈpoʊlər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person or thing at one of the poles (North Pole or South Pole); used in scientific contexts.
The polar bear is native to the Arctic region.
A geographical area lying within the polar circles.
Research expeditions often take place in the polar regions to study climate change.
adjective
Relating to the North or South Pole or the regions around them.
The polar regions are known for their extreme cold and unique wildlife.
Having a magnetic or electrical polarity; relating to opposites.
The polarizing filter helps reduce glare by only allowing light waves of a certain orientation.
Extreme in one direction or the other; showing opposite characteristics.
Their opinions on climate change were polar, with one side advocating for immediate action while the other was skeptical.
Etymology
From Latin 'polaris', meaning 'of the pole'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
polar opposites:
Entities that are completely different from one another.
polar bear:
A large white bear found in the Arctic region.
polar coordinate:
A two-dimensional coordinate system where each point is described by a distance and an angle.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To express something in an extreme way.
His views are so polar that it's hard to find common ground.
To be as cold as ice.
After that breakup, she went polar.