🇬🇧🇪🇸 polarity - polaridad : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "polarity" ("polaridad"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Polarity refers to the presence of two opposite or contrasting characteristics, tendencies, or directions. It is often used in science to describe the positive and negative charges in electricity or the north and south poles of a magnet. It can also describe opposing opinions or forces in other contexts.
The polarity between summer and winter is simple: one gives you sunburn, and the other gives you frostbite!
My video game has a strange polarity—when I win, it’s fun, and when I lose, it’s "obviously broken."
The polarity in my emotions was obvious when I went from "Yay, snow day!" to "Oh no, I forgot my gloves!" in two seconds.
The polarity between my dad’s cooking and Mom’s cooking is that one tastes great and the other tastes like burnt toast.
My hamster showed polarity by sleeping all day and then partying on his wheel all night.
At the table, the child's split painting showed polarity: bright yellow smile on one side, blue frown on the other. Neighbors pointed at the polarity in the strokes. Even the cat sat between the two halves, sensing the polarity. The artist laughed at the clear polarity of feelings and tied the picture with a small, neat bow.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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