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polarity

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/pu.lɐ.ɾi.ˈða.ðɨ/po·la·ri·da·de

Definition

The property of a body or system that has two poles or ends with opposite or complementary characteristics (e.g., positive/negative, north/south).

“Check the polarity of the wires before connecting them.”

“The political discussion revealed a deep polarity in society.”

magnetic polarityelectrical polarityreverse polarity