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 Definitions of polarize  [ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪz]  

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Definition of 'polarize' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) polarize
to cause polarization in.

2.  polarize
to divide into sharply opposing factions or groups:
The controversy has polarized voters.

3.  polarize
to give polarity to.

4. (v.i.) polarize
to become polarized.

Etymology:  (1805–15)

Definition of 'polarize' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) polarize, polarise
cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
"polarize light waves"

2. (verb) polarize, polarise
cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions

3. (verb) polarize, polarise
become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation


Definition of 'polarize' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) polarize
to communicate polarity to



'polarize' - Nearby Entries  

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