polarity

• Substantiv, das das Verhältnis zwischen zwei entgegengesetzten Eigenschaften oder Tendenzen bezeichnet oder die Eigenschaft, einen bestimmten Pol zu haben, z. B. den Unterschied zwischen positiver und negativer elektrischer Ladung. Auch die Gegensätzlichkeit oder das Vorhandensein zweier entgegengesetzter Pole.

A noun referring to a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies, or the property of having an indicated pole, such as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges.

1. Opposite attributes or tendenciesB2formal

   A relationship between two contrasting or opposing characteristics, forces, or viewpoints.

   Polarität

   • The polarity between good and evil is a common theme in literature.
   • There is a clear polarity in their political opinions.
   • The debate highlighted the polarity of the two main arguments.

   Synonymeantagonismcontrarietycontrastdichotomydivergencedualismdualityopposition

2. B2formalscientific

   The property of having two opposite poles, such as positive and negative electric charges.

   Polarität

   • The battery's polarity must be correct for the device to work.
   • Reversing the polarity can damage the circuit.
   • Magnets have a north and south polarity.