ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Polarizing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpoʊ.lə.ɹaɪzɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Polarizing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of polarize.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of polarize.

More Meanings

  1. Characterized by strong, divided opinions among people; divisive.

Example Sentences

It is a polarizing novel, loved by some and hated by others.
Che Guevara remains a polarizing Marxist revolutionary, feted by some as a champion of the poor and reviled by others as a bloodthirsty monster.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dividing, disintegrating, polarising, mixed, divisive, mispolarized.

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