Polarizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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polarizing

 

[ หˆpoสŠ.lษ™หŒraษชz.ษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

public opinion

Causing division or disagreement within a group or community, often by creating extreme opposing views or reactions.

Synonyms

controversial, divisive, splitting

Examples of usage

  • The movie was polarizing, with some viewers loving it and others hating it.
  • The politician's speech was polarizing, as it sparked heated debates among the audience.
Context #2 | Verb

opinions

To cause a sharp division or difference of opinion between people or groups.

Synonyms

divide, separate, split

Examples of usage

  • The issue of gun control has polarized the nation, with strong opinions on both sides.
  • The controversial decision polarized the public, leading to protests and debates.

Translations

Translations of the word "polarizing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polarizador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคฐเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช polarisierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memecah belah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปัั€ะธะทัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ polaryzacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ๆฅตๅŒ–ใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท polarisant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polarizante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kutuplaลŸtฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทนํ™”์‹œํ‚ค๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู‚ุทุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polarizaฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polarizaฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polarizacijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skautandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะปัั€ะธะทะฐั†ะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qรผtblษ™ลŸdirici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ polarizante

Etymology

The word 'polarizing' originates from the verb 'polarize', which comes from the noun 'pole' meaning 'extreme end'. The concept of polarization has been used in various fields such as physics and politics to describe the separation of opinions or entities into extreme opposing positions. The adjective 'polarizing' gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of mass media and social movements that triggered sharp divisions in society.

See also: nonpolar, polar, polarisation, polarization, unpolar.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,946, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.