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- [sur-kuh m-poh-ler]
- /ˌsɜr kəmˈpoʊ lər/
- /sˌɜːkəmpˈəʊlə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-kuh m-poh-ler]
- /ˌsɜr kəmˈpoʊ lər/
Definitions of circumpolar word
- adjective circumpolar (of a star or constellation) visible above the horizon at all times at a specified locality on the earth's surface 3
- adjective circumpolar surrounding or located at or near either of the earth's poles 3
- adjective circumpolar surrounding or near either pole of the earth 3
- adjective circumpolar moving around either of the celestial poles 3
- adjective circumpolar around or near a pole, as of the earth. 1
- noun circumpolar Situated around or inhabiting one of the earth’s poles. 1
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Origin of circumpolar
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; circum- + polar
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Parts of speech for Circumpolar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
circumpolar popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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