polarize

Definition of Polarize in English :

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Verb

1. polarise, polarize

cause to vibrate in a definite pattern

Example Sentences:
'polarize light waves'

polarise

2. polarise, polarize

cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions

polarise

3. polarise, polarize

become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation

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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Polarize

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verb

1.

to acquire or cause to acquire polarity

2.

to acquire or cause to acquire polarization

to polarize light

3.

to cause people to adopt extreme opposing positions

to polarize opinion

Polarize

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈpolarˌized or ˈpolarˌizing

1.

to give polarity to; produce polarization in

2.

to cause to divide into two opposing groups, as through a disagreement over policy

verb intransitive

3.

to acquire polarity; specif., to separate into diametrically opposed, often antagonistic, groups, viewpoints, etc.

Polarize

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v. po·lar·ized, po·lar·iz·ing, po·lar·iz·es

v.tr.

1.

a. To induce polarization in or impart polarity to.

b. To design so as to permit light only of a certain polarization: Are these sunglasses polarized?

2. To cause to divide into two conflicting or opposing groups: The issue of slavery polarized the nation.

v.intr.

1. To acquire polarity.

2. To cause polarization of light or permit light of a certain polarization.

3. To become divided into two conflicting or opposing groups: The town is polarizing into opposing factions over the issue.

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