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polarity

noun

po·​lar·​i·​ty pō-ˈler-ə-tē How to pronounce polarity (audio)
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

Example Sentences

the polarity of the candidates' views on the issue means that the voters have a clear choice to make
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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of polarity was in 1646

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