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polarized

American  
[poh-luh-rahyzd] / ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪzd /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a medium that exhibits polarization.

  2. (of an electric plug or outlet) designed so that the plug and outlet fit together in only one way.


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Etymology

Origin of polarized

First recorded in 1920–25; polarize + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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The interview quickly racked up over 1.1 million views in less than 24 hours and was accompanied by a flood of YouTube comments praising Owens for humanizing addiction and bringing hope to a polarized nation.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

But the fast-food market has become increasingly polarized.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The facts in Callais mirrored the facts in Milligan: Louisiana too, had failed to draw a second Black opportunity congressional district under conditions of racially polarized voting.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The setup converts polarized single photons produced by a telecom C-band quantum dot into encoded quantum signals.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

With the press of a tiny button on its side, the glasses could also switch back and forth like polarized lenses between the virtual world and the real world.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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