depolarize

po·lar·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [poh-luh-rahyz]
- /ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪz/
- /diːpˈəʊlərˌaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poh-luh-rahyz]
- /ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪz/

Definitions of depolarize word

verb depolarize to undergo or cause to undergo a loss of polarity or polarization 3
verb transitive depolarize to destroy or counteract the polarity or polarization of 3
verb with object depolarize to cause polarization in. 1
verb with object depolarize to divide into sharply opposing factions, political groups, etc.: The controversy has polarized voters into proabortion and antiabortion groups. 1
verb with object depolarize to give polarity to. 1
verb without object depolarize to become polarized. 1

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Origin of depolarize

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; polar + -ize

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Parts of speech for Depolarize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Depolarize

depolarize popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

depolarize usage trend in Literature

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