polarity

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Definitions

n.

The state of having two opposite poles or extremes, as in magnetism or electricity; a sharp division into contrasting groups or opinions

极性;两极性;截然对立

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
polroot
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arrelating to, resembling
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itystate, quality, condition
=polarity

Common Collocations

  • 1.magnetic polarity磁极性
  • 2.political polarity政治两极化
  • 3.reverse polarity极性反转
  • 4.[social polarity]社会两极分化

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The polarity of the debate has made compromise nearly impossible.

  • 2.

    Reversing the polarity of the battery will cause the circuit to fail.

  • 3.

    The growing polarity between rich and poor threatens social stability.

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