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Definition of Polarize
1. Verb. Cause to vibrate in a definite pattern. "Polarize light waves"
Exact synonyms: Polarise
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Polarisation, Polarization
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Polarisation, Polarization
2. Verb. Cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions.
Exact synonyms: Polarise
Generic synonyms: Disunite, Divide, Part, Separate
Derivative terms: Polarisation, Polarization
Generic synonyms: Disunite, Divide, Part, Separate
Derivative terms: Polarisation, Polarization
3. Verb. Become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation.
Exact synonyms: Polarise
Generic synonyms: Divide, Part, Separate
Derivative terms: Polarisation, Polarization
Generic synonyms: Divide, Part, Separate
Derivative terms: Polarisation, Polarization
Definition of Polarize
1. v. t. To communicate polarity to.
Definition of Polarize
1. Verb. (transitive US) To cause to have a polarization. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive US) To cause a group to be divided into extremes. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Polarize
1. to give polarity to [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Medical Definition of Polarize
1. To communicate polarity to. Origin: Cf. F. Polarizer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)