polarity
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.po·lar·i·ty
noun \pō-ˈler-ə-tē, pə-, -ˈla-rə-\ plural po·lar·i·ties
Definition of POLARITY
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
See Examples of POLARITY
- <the polarity of the candidates' views on the issue means that the voters have a clear choice to make>
First Known Use of POLARITY
1646
Related to POLARITY
- Synonyms
- contrariness, oppositeness, opposition, contrariety
- Antonyms
- identicalness, sameness
Other Physics Terms
po·lar·i·ty
noun \pō-ˈlar-ət-ē, pə-\ (Medical Dictionary)plural po·lar·i·ties
Medical Definition of POLARITY
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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