Pronunciation: /poʊˈlærəti/
noun the property of having two opposite extremes or tendencies
A1 Positive and negative charges create electrical polarity.
A2 The polarity of the magnet determines its north and south poles.
B1 The polarity of the debate was evident as both sides presented strong arguments.
B2 The polarity of the political spectrum often leads to intense disagreements.
C1 The polarity of the molecule influences its chemical properties.
C2 Understanding the polarity of the market is crucial for making successful investment decisions.
adjective relating to the presence or manifestation of two opposite extremes or tendencies
A1 The battery terminals must be connected correctly to avoid polarity issues.
A2 The polarity of the magnet determines its attraction or repulsion to other magnets.
B1 The polarity of the debate was evident as both sides presented their arguments.
B2 The polarity of opinions on the new policy was causing tension within the team.
C1 The polarity of the election results reflected the divided views of the population.
C2 The artist's use of contrasting colors created a striking polarity in the painting.
formal The polarity of the molecule can be determined by analyzing its chemical structure.
informal I'm not sure about the polarity of this compound, do you know how to figure it out?
slang I have no idea about the polarity of this stuff, it's all Greek to me.
figurative The polarity between the two political parties is becoming more and more evident.
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