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polar

[ˈpoʊlər]

polar Definition

  • 1relating to or located at or near the North or South Pole
  • 2completely opposite in every way

Using polar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "polar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Polar bears live in the Arctic.

  • Example

    The two ideas are polar opposites.

  • Example

    The political climate is polarized between left and right.

  • Example

    The company has two polar divisions, one focused on technology and the other on marketing.

polar Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with polar

  • a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth's poles

    Example

    The polar vortex brought record low temperatures to the Midwest.

  • polar coordinates

    a system of coordinates used to locate a point in a plane by its distance from a fixed point and its angle from a fixed line passing through the fixed point

    Example

    The polar coordinates of the point (3, 60°) are (3, pi/3).

  • an event where participants jump into a body of water, typically in winter, to raise money for charity

    Example

    The annual polar bear plunge raised over $10,000 for the local food bank.

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Summary: polar in Brief

The term 'polar' [ˈpoʊlər] can refer to something related to or located at the North or South Pole, such as 'Polar bears live in the Arctic,' or to something completely opposite in every way, like 'The two ideas are polar opposites.' The term can also be used to describe a division or separation, as in 'The company has two polar divisions, one focused on technology and the other on marketing.'

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