polarised

po·lar·ize

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [poh-luh-rahyz]
- /ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪz/
- /ˈpəʊ.lə.raɪz/

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

Definitions of polarised word

verb with object polarised to cause polarization in. 1
verb with object polarised to divide into sharply opposing factions, political groups, etc.: The controversy has polarized voters into proabortion and antiabortion groups. 1
verb with object polarised to give polarity to. 1
verb without object polarised to become polarized. 1

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Origin of polarised

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 Polarised

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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polarised 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.

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Synonyms for polarised

adjective polarised

antithetical — Something that is antithetical to something else is the opposite of it and is unable to exist with it.
contrasted — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.

All 2 Synonyms of polarised