Word Study
polarize
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb polarize has 3 senses
- polarize(v = verb.change) polarise - cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves" is one way to alter, change, modify
- polarize(v = verb.change) polarise - cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions; Array is one way to disunite, divide, part, separate
- polarize(v = verb.change) polarise - become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation; Array is one way to divide, part, separate
Derived form noun polarization2
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something
Derived form noun polarization1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something
Derived form noun polarization1
Sample sentence:
Something ----s
OXFORD DICTIONARY
polarize, v. (also -ise)
1 tr. restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, esp. light) to one direction.
2 tr. give magnetic or electric polarity to (a substance or body).
3 tr. reduce the voltage of (an electric cell) by the action of electrolysis products.
4 tr. & intr. divide into two groups of opposing opinion etc.
1 tr. restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, esp. light) to one direction.
2 tr. give magnetic or electric polarity to (a substance or body).
3 tr. reduce the voltage of (an electric cell) by the action of electrolysis products.
4 tr. & intr. divide into two groups of opposing opinion etc.
Derivative
polarizable adj. polarization n. polarizer n.
THESAURUS
polarize
bump heads, confront, contend, contrapose, contraposit, contrast, counteract, face, front, lie opposite, match, meet head-on, oppose, pose against, put in opposition, set over against, stand opposed, stand opposite, subtend
For further exploring for "polarize" in Webster Dictionary Online
