polarity

• Nom désignant la propriété d'avoir un ou deux pôles opposés, ou la relation entre deux attributs ou tendances contraires, comme la distinction entre charges électriques positive et négative.

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.

   Polarité (opposition)

   • 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.

   Synonymesantagonismcontrarietycontrastdichotomydivergencedualismdualityopposition

2. B2formalscientific

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

   Polarité électrique

   • 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.