Arctitude

/ˈɑːrktɪtjuːd/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being Arctic; the condition of extreme coldness or Arctic nature.

Etymology

From Latin 'arctus' (narrow, tight, cold) combined with '-itude' suffix denoting a state or quality (as in 'latitude,' 'longitude,' 'gratitude'). May be archaic or rare.

Kelly Says

The '-itude' suffix creates nouns that describe qualities or states—'gratitude' is the quality of being grateful, 'altitude' is height, and 'arctitude' would be the quality of being Arctic!

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