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polarise

po·la·rise

uncommon uk

verb

1.

cause to vibrate in a definite pattern

  • “polarize light waves”
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2.

cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions

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3.

become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation

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Origin

From French polariser, equivalent to polar + -ise.

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