polarity
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.
Origin of polarity
1Other words from polarity
- non·po·lar·i·ty, noun
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How to use polarity in a sentence
He therefore subsequently abandoned it, and maintained the non-polarity of the diamagnetic force.
Faraday As A Discoverer | John Tyndall
British Dictionary definitions for polarity
/ (pəʊˈlærɪtɪ) /
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
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Scientific definitions for polarity
[ pō-lăr′ĭ-tē ]
The condition of having poles or being aligned with or directed toward poles, especially magnetic or electric poles.
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