Polarity Definition

pō-lărĭ-tē, pə-
polarities
noun
polarities
The tendency of bodies having opposite magnetic poles to arrange themselves so that their two extremities point to the two magnetic poles of the earth.
Webster's New World
Intrinsic polar separation, alignment, or orientation, especially of a physical property.
Magnetic polarity; ionic polarity.
American Heritage
Any tendency to turn, grow, think, feel, etc. in a certain way or direction, as if because of magnetic attraction or repulsion.
Webster's New World
An indicated polar extreme.
An electric terminal with positive polarity.
American Heritage
The fact or condition of being divided into two opposing groups.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Polarity

Noun

Singular:
polarity
Plural:
polarities

Polarity Sentence Examples

  • A small permanent magnet is always liable to become demagnetized, or have its polarity reversed by the action of lightning.

  • Even a permanent magnet is susceptible of induction, its polarity becoming thereby strengthened, weakened, or possibly reversed.

  • Orange sits just above red as the polarity chakra.

  • The yin yang concept of polarity is a balance of energetic forces.

  • Might we eventually return to the iniquitous polarity of a land-owning gentry v the serfs?

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Words Starting With

PPOPOL

Words Ending With

YTYITY

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