polarity
noun pl. 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
- any tendency to turn, grow, think, feel, etc. in a certain way or direction, as if because of magnetic attraction or repulsion
- the fact or condition of being divided into two opposing groups
- the having or showing of contrary qualities, powers, tendencies, forms, etc.: said as of the roots and stems of a plant or the two electrodes of a battery
- the condition of being positive or negative with respect to some reference point or object, as electricity
See polarity in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pō-lărˈĭ-tē, pə-)
noun pl. po·lar·i·ties - Intrinsic polar separation, alignment, or orientation, especially of a physical property: magnetic polarity; ionic polarity.
- An indicated polar extreme: an electric terminal with positive polarity.
- The possession or manifestation of two opposing attributes, tendencies, or principles: political polarity.
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