polarised

UK
/ˈpəʊləraɪzd/
US
/ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

Translations

polarisedadjective
more polarised
Comp.
most polarised
Super.
UK
/ˈpəʊləraɪzd/
US
/ˈpoʊləraɪzd/
polariséSe dit d’un débat, d’une société ou d’opinions nettement divisés en camps opposés.
The debate became increasingly polarised, with each side refusing to consider the other's perspective.
Le débat est devenu de plus en plus polarisé, chaque camp refusant de prendre en compte le point de vue de l’autre.
polariséSe dit d’opinions, de positions ou de points de vue clairement opposés.
The polarised views on climate change have led to heated discussions in the community.
Les opinions polarisées sur le changement climatique ont suscité de vifs débats dans la communauté.
Additional translations
polariséSens technique en physique et en optique.
polariseverb

polarised

Past Simple

polarised
Past Simple
polarised
Past Participle
polarising
Gerund
UK
/ˈpəʊləraɪz/
US
/ˈpoʊləraɪz/
The controversial policy served to polarise the community, with strong opinions on both sides.
La politique controversée a servi à polariser la communauté, avec des opinions très tranchées des deux côtés.
se polariser
Public opinion began to polarise as the election drew near.
L'opinion publique a commencé à se polariser à l'approche des élections.

Definitions

polarisedadjective
Divided into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
The debate became increasingly polarised, with each side refusing to consider the other's perspective.
Having or showing a clear distinction between two opposite or contrasting positions.
The polarised views on climate change have led to heated discussions in the community.
(Physics) (of light, radio waves, etc.) restricted to vibrating in a single plane; having undergone polarization.
Polarised sunglasses block glare by filtering out horizontally polarised light.
polariseverb
To cause something, especially a group of people, to divide into two opposing groups.
The controversial policy served to polarise the community, with strong opinions on both sides.
To cause light waves to vibrate in a particular pattern.
The special glasses are designed to polarise light, reducing glare and improving visibility.
To become divided into two sharply contrasting groups, sets of opinions, or positions.
Public opinion began to polarise as the election drew near.