Polarization

Pronunciation: /ˌpoʊ.lər.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of polarization

noun the action of dividing or causing to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

Example Sentences

A1 Polarization means the division of people into two opposing groups.

A2 The political polarization in the country is causing a lot of tension.

B1 Social media has contributed to the polarization of society by creating echo chambers.

B2 The issue of climate change often leads to polarization among politicians and scientists.

C1 The polarization of opinions on the topic is evident in the heated debates among experts.

C2 The media plays a significant role in amplifying polarization by sensationalizing news stories.

Examples of polarization in a Sentence

formal The political polarization in the country is becoming increasingly evident.

informal There's a lot of polarization between the two groups on this issue.

slang The polarization between the fans of the two teams is intense.

figurative The cultural polarization is like a wall dividing society.

Grammatical Forms of polarization

• past tense: polarized
• plural: polarizations
• comparative: more polarized
• superlative: most polarized
• present tense: polarize
• future tense: will polarize
• perfect tense: have polarized
• continuous tense: is polarizing
• singular: polarization
• positive degree: polarized
• infinitive: to polarize
• gerund: polarizing
• participle: polarized

Origin and Evolution of polarization

First Known Use: 1811 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'polarization' originated from the Latin word 'polaris', meaning 'relating to the poles'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of physics to describe the alignment of vibrations in a transverse wave, the term 'polarization' has evolved to also describe the division or divergence of opinions, beliefs, or groups in a societal or political context.