polarity

[poh-ler-uh-tee, puh-] / poʊˈlɛr ə ti, pə- /

NOUN

opposition

Synonyms

STRONG

action antagonism antinomy antithesis aversion brush clash combat competition con conflict contention contest contradiction contradistinction contrariety contrariness counteraction counterattack defense defiance disapproval duel encounter engagement fray grapple hostility negativism prevention repugnance repulsion resistance rivalry skirmish strife struggle unfriendliness violation war warfare

WEAK

civil disobedience confronting contraposition obstructiveness opposure oppugnancy

Antonyms

STRONG

accord affection agreement approval calm friendliness friendship harmony kindness liking love obedience peace retreat submission surrender sympathy yielding

Example Sentences

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Zhao describes the rehearsal as an “experiment in polarity” that was essential to the story.

From Los Angeles Times

This imbalance produces a built-in electrical polarity and increases their sensitivity to light and external forces.

From Science Daily

In the polar regions, the charge polarity matches the traditional theory.

From Science Daily

The magnetic field has changed its polarity thousands of times throughout the history of the Earth.

From Science Daily

The sheer level of polarity makes agreeing on a solution extremely difficult - as does the highly emotional nature of the debate.

From BBC