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polarity Definition

po·lar·ity (pō lar′ə tē)

noun pl. -·ties

  1. 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
  2. any tendency to turn, grow, think, feel, etc. in a certain way or direction, as if because of magnetic attraction or repulsion
  3. the fact or condition of being divided into two opposing groups
  4. 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
  5. the condition of being positive or negative with respect to some reference point or object, as electricity

polarity Synonyms

polarity

n.

duality, contradiction, contrariety, antithesis; see opposition 1, 2.

polarity Telecom Definition
The positive (+) or negative (
polarity Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • molecule: However, even given the large permanent polarity of the molecule, the boiling point has only been increased by some 10° .

Converse of object

  • reverse: In fact the field has reversed polarity many times.
  • protect: JP Tx/Rx chargers are short circuit, overload & reverse polarity protected.
  • represent: Both parts of his title represent polarities that this author is not willing to sacrifice.
  • follow: Follow the polarity ( +/- ) diagram in the battery compartment.

Adjective modifier

  • reversed: You again get a polar molecule, although with a reversed polarity from the first example.
  • opposite: These produce a uniform electric field between the plates of opposite polarity.
  • reverse: Reverse polarity of 400 Vp may be applied across the output leads indefinitely.
  • magnetic: But he did find that the magnetic polarity was the opposite of the Earth's present magnetic field.
  • negative: To support or challenge a claim, one uses relations with either positive or negative polarity.
  • correct: Connect a suitable power supply being sure to observe correct polarity.

Modifies a noun

  • inversion: Secondly, it decreases the open flux by increasing the length of the polarity inversion line where flux cancelation occurs.
  • reversal: Relay 1: This is for polarity reversal protection.
  • therapy: Here too, members of the general public attend to receive polarity therapy.
  • therapist: Polarity therapists will often help clients to become more aware of these areas which are detrimental to their health.
  • item: The other displays the behavior of true polarity items.
  • protection: Relay 1: This is for polarity reversal protection.

Noun used with modifier

  • bias: We found no significant increase in the detection efficiency for either radioisotope with the MCP bias polarity reversed.
  • bond: Note: If you aren't sure about electronegativity and bond polarity follow this link before you read on.
  • cell: Epithelial planar cell polarity refers to situations in which cells become polarized within the plane of an epithelium.