Antarctic
pronunciation
How to pronounce Antarctic in British English:
UK [ænˈtɑːktɪk]
How to pronounce Antarctic in American English:
US [ænˈtɑːrktɪk]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to Antarctica
Word Origin
- antarctic
- antarctic: see arctic
- antarctic (adj.)
- late 14c., antartyk "opposite to the north pole" (adj.), also (with capital A) "region around the South pole" (n.), from Old French antartique, from Medieval Latin antarcticus, from Greek antarktikos "opposite the north," from anti- "opposite" (see anti-) + arktikos "arctic" (see arctic). The first -c- sound ceased to be pronounced in Medieval Latin and was dropped in Old French. Modern English spelling, which restores it, dates from 17c.
Example
- 1. Britain has a proud history of antarctic exploration .
- 2. Unlike true antarctic penguins , the gentoo prefers more temperate climes .
- 3. We have reached the antarctic continent .
- 4. There are two other antarctic digs underway .
- 5. Every antarctic start is a cold start .