polarized — having two opposite or contrasting aspects; divided into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having two opposite or contrasting aspects; divided into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/
Example Sentences
- The office became polarized when half the employees wanted pizza and the other half demanded sushi for lunch.
- The polarized lens helped him see clearly while driving, unlike his polarized political views which only confused everyone.
- Social media has created a polarized environment where people rarely engage with opposing viewpoints.
polarized
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpoʊləraɪzd/]
having two opposite or contrasting aspects; divided into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions
The community became polarized over the controversial issue.
The audience became polarized after the speech. (🧲 Two Poles + ↔️ Split Apart → Polarized)
The polarized community realized the value of compromise.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'polaris' meaning 'of or relating to a pole,' which comes from 'polus' (pole). The concept relates to how opposite magnetic poles (north and south) create distinct, separated positions.
Breakdown
polar (relating to opposite poles/extremes) + -ize (verb suffix meaning 'to cause to become') + -ed (past participle suffix)
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📝Examples
“The office became polarized when half the employees wanted pizza and the other half demanded sushi for lunch.”
“The polarized lens helped him see clearly while driving, unlike his polarized political views which only confused everyone.”
“Social media has created a polarized environment where people rarely engage with opposing viewpoints.”
“The polarized light experiment clearly demonstrated the wave nature of electromagnetic radiation.”
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