polarized (**폴**러라이즈드) — 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/
Korean meaning: 양극화된, 극단적으로 나뉜
Korean pronunciation: **폴**러라이즈드
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
two groups of people face each other from opposite sides of the room with angry expressions. One group points accusingly while the other group crosses their arms defensively and shakes their heads. The tension escalates as both sides become more animated in their disagreement. A moderator in the middle looks overwhelmed trying to manage the situation. The crowd shows no middle ground with everyone clearly choosing a side. a community polarized into two sharply contrasting groups with opposing opinions
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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.
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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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