polarity
[ poh-lar-i-tee, puh- ]
/ poʊˈlær ɪ ti, pə- /
noun
Physics.
- the property or characteristic that produces unequal physical effects at different points in a body or system, as a magnet or storage battery.
- the positive or negative state in which a body reacts to a magnetic, electric, or other field.
the presence or manifestation of two opposite or contrasting principles or tendencies.
Linguistics.
- (of words, phrases, or sentences) positive or negative character.
- polar opposition.
OTHER WORDS FROM polarity
non·po·lar·i·ty, nounWords nearby polarity
polar wander,
polari,
polarimeter,
polaris,
polariscope,
polarity,
polarization,
polarization charge,
polarize,
polarized,
polarized light
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British Dictionary definitions for polarity
polarity
/ (pəʊˈlærɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
the condition of having poles
the condition of a body or system in which it has opposing physical properties at different points, esp magnetic poles or electric charge
the particular state of a part of a body or system that has polarity
an electrode with positive polarity
the state of having or expressing two directly opposite tendencies, opinions, etc
Medical definitions for polarity
polarity
[ pō-lăr′ĭ-tē, pə- ]
n.
The property of having two opposite poles, such as those possessed by a magnet, or of having opposite properties or characteristics.
The direction or orientation of positivity relative to negativity.
Scientific definitions for polarity
polarity
[ pō-lăr′ĭ-tē ]
The condition of having poles or being aligned with or directed toward poles, especially magnetic or electric poles.