polarity
noun
po·lar·i·ty
pō-ˈler-ə-tē 
pə-,
-ˈla-rə-
plural polarities
1
: the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
2
: attraction toward a particular object or in a specific direction
3
: the particular state either positive or negative with reference to the two poles or to electrification
4
a
: diametrical opposition
b
: an instance of such opposition
Examples of polarity in a Sentence
the polarity of the candidates' views on the issue means that the voters have a clear choice to make
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And so, probably, the polarity of our conversations about A.I. should be reversed.
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Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2024
Users adjust the polarity of the filter via a thumb wheel on the side of the ActionBox.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 July 2024
Given the polarity of the parties’ platforms, there are stark differences that are seemingly set in stone.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 27 July 2024
The polarity of these two zodiac signs (sun and moon) is fundamental, as both celestial energies are equally pivotal to our manifestation process.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
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Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2024
Users adjust the polarity of the filter via a thumb wheel on the side of the ActionBox.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 July 2024
Given the polarity of the parties’ platforms, there are stark differences that are seemingly set in stone.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 27 July 2024
The polarity of these two zodiac signs (sun and moon) is fundamental, as both celestial energies are equally pivotal to our manifestation process.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for polarity
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“Polarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polarity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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polarity
noun
po·lar·i·ty
pō-ˈlar-ət-ē
pə-
plural polarities
1
: the condition of having poles and especially magnetic or electrical poles
2
: attraction toward a particular object or in a specific direction
Medical Definition
polarity
noun
po·lar·i·ty
pō-ˈlar-ət-ē, pə-
plural polarities
1
: the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits contrasting properties or powers in contrasting parts or directions
2
: attraction toward a particular object or in a specific direction
3
: the particular state either positive or negative with reference to the two poles or to electrification
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