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Arctic vs. Artic
Arctic
/ˈɑːktɪk/Examples:
The arctic winds chilled us to the core.She embarked on an arctic expedition last summer.Penguins are often associated with the arctic.
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Artic
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He wore an artic jacket to shield himself from the cold.The explorer embarked on an artic adventure in the northern tundra.Specialized gear is required for survival in artic conditions.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The word arctic has the letter c follow by t, which you can remember by thinking of the cold climates it refers to.
- Arctic refers to regions near the North Pole, while artic is not a recognized English word; it might be a misspelling of arctic.
- Pronounce the c strongly in arctic to remind yourself of its presence when spelling.
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