polarizing

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing strong feelings, opinions, or reactions, especially in a good or bad way.

  - "The politician's controversial speech was polarizing."
  - "The new movie was polarizing, with some critics praising it and others panning it."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polarizing
apologize , globalize , monopolize

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Variants

List of all variants of polarizing that leads to same result
polarizing , polarizabilities , polarizability , polarize , polarized , polarizes

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Etymology

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From the verb polarize, meaning 'to cause to take extreme or opposite views'. The term originated in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'polarizing' comes from the same root as the word 'polar', which means 'relating to the North or South Pole'.

2. Polarizing issues can be found in various areas, such as politics, religion, and social justice.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polarization (physics): A process in physics whereby a substance or system becomes divided into distinct parts, each with its own distinct properties.

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Culture

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In literature and media, the term 'polarizing' is often used to describe individuals or ideas that generate strong reactions, both positive and negative. It can also refer to issues or debates that divide public opinion.

How to Memorize "polarizing"

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   - Imagine a graph with two opposing sides, each representing an extreme opinion. The term 'polarizing' represents the ability to cause a shift towards one of these extremes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'polarizing' with strong emotions or reactions, such as love or hate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'POP' to remember the meaning of polarizing: Polarizing Opinions Produce Passion.

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