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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A warm waterproof overshoe.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   Any of various butterflies of the genus Oeneis.

3. Meaning 3 · adjective

   (now only in compounds) Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star.

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape.

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic.

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   Designed for use in very cold conditions.

How this word is used

• Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “arctic” when they mean: a warm waterproof overshoe..”
• Academic “Scholars may discuss “arctic” carefully in formal writing.”
• Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “arctic” in professional communication.”

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