Definition of polarize Polarize
/powˈlɚajˌz/ - [powlerayz] - po•lar•ize
We found 7 definitions of polarize from 4 different sources.
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British English
polarise - /pˈəʊləɹˌaɪz/
American English
polarize - /powˈlɚajˌz/
What does polarize mean?
WordNet
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| polarize - cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves" | ||
| polarise | ||
| modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" | ||
| natural philosophy, physics the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" | ||
| polarize - become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation | ||
| polarise | ||
| part, divide, separate perform a division; "Can you divide 49 by seven?" | ||
| polarize - cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions | ||
| polarise | ||
| disunite, part, divide, separate perform a division; "Can you divide 49 by seven?" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- polarize (Verb)
To cause to have a polarization. - polarize (Verb)
To cause a group to be divided into extremes.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- polarize (v. t.)
To communicate polarity to.
Part of speech
🔤- polarize, verb, present, 1st person singular of polarize (infinitive).
- polarize, verb (infinitive).
