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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Every 11 years, the Sun's magnetic field flips polarity at the peak of each solar cycle, known as solar maximum.
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Ariana Garcia, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024
Earth has undergone a tragic polarity reversal, draining water from the oceans.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
The center broke as both parties started a shift toward polarity, setting the stage for the country’s first major political reset in the post-World War II era.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
The lunation doubles as a lunar eclipse in Pisces, the twelfth and last zodiac sign on the wheel and the polarity of Virgo.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
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Ariana Garcia, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024
Earth has undergone a tragic polarity reversal, draining water from the oceans.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
The center broke as both parties started a shift toward polarity, setting the stage for the country’s first major political reset in the post-World War II era.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
The lunation doubles as a lunar eclipse in Pisces, the twelfth and last zodiac sign on the wheel and the polarity of Virgo.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 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 28 Nov. 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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