Polarize

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊ.ləˌraɪz/

Definitions of polarize

verb to divide or cause to divide into sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

Example Sentences

A1 The issue polarized the group, causing a divide in opinions.

A2 The controversial topic polarized the community, leading to heated debates.

B1 Political discussions often polarize people, creating tension between different groups.

B2 The new policy proposal has the potential to polarize the entire organization.

C1 The candidate's stance on the issue has polarized the electorate, with strong support and opposition.

C2 The controversial decision by the government has polarized the nation, with protests and demonstrations on both sides.

Examples of polarize in a Sentence

formal The controversial topic has the potential to polarize the community.

informal The issue really divides people and polarizes opinions.

slang That topic is so polarizing - it's causing a lot of drama.

figurative His extreme views on the subject tend to polarize others around him.

Grammatical Forms of polarize

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

Origin and Evolution of polarize

First Known Use: 1811 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'polarize' originated from the Latin word 'polaris' which means relating to the poles.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of physics to describe the alignment of vibrations along a particular axis, the word 'polarize' has evolved to also mean to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.