polarize
polarize · polarizes · polarized · polarizing
polarisieren
To cause to have a polarizationTo cause to have a polarization.
UK/ˈpəʊ.lə.ɹaɪz/US/ˈpoʊ.lə.ɹaɪz/
» The reviews have been quite polarizing.
Meaning
2 senses(US, transitive)To cause to have a polarization.
polarisieren
cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
(US, transitive)To cause a group to be divided into extremes.
polarisieren
Examples
18 sentencesThe reviews have been quite polarizing.
These polarized sunglasses are great for driving.
Tom bought a pair of polarized sunglasses.
Tom bought a pair of polarized sunglasses online.
Use of such divisive language tends to polarize the public.
Translations
4 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
to cause to have a polarization:
Origin
From French polariser, equivalent to polar + -ize.From French polariser, equivalent to polar + -ize.
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Forms
polarizes, polarizing, polarized, polarizedSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle