polar

po-lar · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to the North or South Pole, or the regions around them.

  2. 2.

    Having opposite characteristics or qualities; completely different.

  3. 3.

    (Chemistry) Having electrical poles; relating to molecules with unequal electron distribution.

Related words

Antonyms: equatorial, tropical
See also: Antarctic, arctic, pole
Synonyms: Antarctic, arctic, frigid

Etymology

From Latin polaris, from polus meaning "pole" (of the earth or sky).