polar
word
/ˈpoʊɫɝ/
POH-lur
/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: polarPortuguese (BR): polarPortuguese (PT): polarChinese (Simplified): 极地的 - 极性的Chinese (Traditional): 極地的 - 極性的Hindi: ध्रुवीयArabic: قُطْبِيّBengali: ধ্রুবীয় - মেরু সংক্রান্তRussian: полярныйJapanese: 極地の - 極性のVietnamese: cực - phân cựcKorean: 극지의 - 극성의Turkish: kutup - zıt (özellikler için)Urdu: قطبیIndonesian: kutub - polar
Example Sentences
Water is a polar molecule.
basic
Their opinions are polar opposites.
natural
These two politicians take polar approaches to the problem.
natural
I’ve always wanted to see the polar lights in person.
natural
A polar bear lives in the Arctic.
basic
The scientist studied polar climates.
basic