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polarized

UK
/ˈpəʊləraɪzd/
US
/ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

Translations

polarizedadjective
more polarized
Comp.
most polarized
Super.
UK
/ˈpəʊləraɪzd/
US
/ˈpoʊləraɪzd/
polariséAu sens figuré et en sciences; s’emploie pour une opposition nette entre deux camps ou pour un phénomène physique.
The polarized debate left little room for compromise between the two sides.
Le débat polarisé laissait peu de place au compromis entre les deux camps.
Synonyms
partisan
split
divided
biased
segregated
Antonyms
unpolarized
polarizedpast participle
UK
/ˈpəʊ.lə.raɪzd/
US
/ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪzd/
Used as the past participle of the verb 'polarize', functioning adjectivally.
polariséParticipe passé de « polariser »; usage courant en optique et en physique.
The lenses were polarized to reduce glare during the hike.
Les verres étaient polarisés pour réduire l’éblouissement pendant la randonnée.
Synonyms
plane-polarized
oriented
aligned
contrasted
opposed
alienated
factionalized
partisan
dichotomized
bifurcated
segregated
polarised
fragmented
fractured
sharply divided
split
divided
polarizeverb

polarized

Past Simple

polarized
Past Simple
polarized
Past Participle
polarizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpəʊləraɪz/
US
/ˈpoʊləraɪz/
The controversial policy served to polarize the community, with strong opinions on both sides.
Cette politique controversée a servi à polariser la communauté, avec des opinions fortes de chaque côté.
polariserEn optique.
The special glasses are designed to polarize light, reducing glare and improving visibility.
Ces lunettes spéciales sont conçues pour polariser la lumière, ce qui réduit l'éblouissement et améliore la visibilité.
Additional translations
polariserEn physique et en électromagnétisme.
Synonyms
divide
separate
split
contrast
distort

Definitions

polarizedadjective
Divided into sharply opposing factions or groups.
The polarized debate left little room for compromise between the two sides.
Having or showing a strong contrast between two opposing points of view or characteristics.
The polarized opinions on the new policy made it difficult to reach a consensus.
Relating to or exhibiting polarization, especially in terms of light or electromagnetic waves.
The polarized sunglasses helped reduce glare from the water surface.
polarizedpast participle
That has been subjected to polarization; past participle of polarize.
The lenses were polarized to reduce glare during the hike.
polarizeverb
To cause something, especially a group or situation, to divide into two opposing groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
The controversial policy served to polarize the community, with strong opinions on both sides.
To cause light waves to vibrate in a particular pattern or direction.
The special glasses are designed to polarize light, reducing glare and improving visibility.
To give polarity to something; to cause a substance, material, or object to have distinct positive and negative poles, especially by applying an electric or magnetic field.
The strong electric field polarized the dielectric material within microseconds.
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