polarity

• Sustantivo que designa la propiedad de tener dos polos o extremos opuestos, así como la relación entre atributos o tendencias contrarias, como por ejemplo la distinción entre cargas eléctricas positiva y negativa.

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.

   polaridad (oposición)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosantagonismcontrarietycontrastdichotomydivergencedualismdualityopposition

2. B2formalscientific

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

   Polaridad eléctrica

   • 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.