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The Arctic fox has thick fur.
What does Arctic mean?
Arctic means related to the cold far north.
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Related to the very cold region around the North Pole.
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Arctic winds made the day feel freezing.
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Scientists study Arctic ice to understand changes in Earth's climate.
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What does arctic mean?
Arctic describes the very cold region around the North Pole or things connected to it.
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ark · tik · strongest beat: ark
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WordArctic.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningArctic means related to the cold far north.
ExampleExample: The Arctic fox has thick fur.
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- ark · tik
- Strongest beat
- ark
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- tik
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tropicalUse for hot regions near the equator.
southernUse for something located toward the south.
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Arctic
The cold region around the North Pole.
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