Polarisieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Polarisieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to polarize", "to divide" or "to split".

Essential properties of "polarisieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: polarisieren
  • Simple past: polarisierte
  • Participle: polarisiert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "polarisieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To generate division of opinions or attitudes within a group"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Debatte über das neue Gesetz hat die Gesellschaft polarisiert.The debate about the new law has polarized society.
  2. Seine kontroversen Ansichten polarisieren die Öffentlichkeit.His controversial views polarize the public.
  3. Das Thema polarisiert die Meinungen der Menschen stark.The topic strongly polarizes people's opinions.

2.) "To cause light waves to oscillate in a single plane"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bestimmte Materialien können Licht polarisieren.Certain materials can polarize light.
  2. Die Brille polarisiert das Licht, um Blendung zu reduzieren.The glasses polarize the light to reduce glare.
  3. Durch den Filter wird das Licht polarisiert.The light is polarized by the filter.
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