Polar Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈpoʊɫɝ/

POH-lur

UK

/pˈəʊlɐ/

POH-luh

Definition

Related to the North or South Pole, or having two opposite qualities. In science, it can also refer to molecules with a positive and negative end.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used to describe extreme opposites ("polar opposites"), climates ("polar region"), or in chemistry for molecules. More formal or scientific in many uses. Don’t confuse with 'solar' (about the sun).

• Spanish: polar
• Portuguese (BR): polar
• Portuguese (PT): polar
• Chinese (Simplified): 极地的 - 极性的
• Chinese (Traditional): 極地的 - 極性的
• Hindi: ध्रुवीय
• Arabic: قُطْبِيّ
• Bengali: ধ্রুবীয় - মেরু সংক্রান্ত
• Russian: полярный
• Japanese: 極地の - 極性の
• Vietnamese: cực - phân cực
• Korean: 극지의 - 극성의
• Turkish: kutup - zıt (özellikler için)
• Urdu: قطبی
• Indonesian: kutub - polar

Example Sentences

I’ve always wanted to see the polar lights in person.

natural

These two politicians take polar approaches to the problem.

natural

A polar bear lives in the Arctic.

basic

The scientist studied polar climates.

basic

Water is a polar molecule.

basic

Their opinions are polar opposites.

natural