polarizations
Splitting into extremes
Polarizations are divisions into opposing extremes.
The word applies to light waves aligning in a single plane, to electrical charges separating positive from negative, and to social or political groups splitting into hostile camps.
The polarizations of American politics have made compromise difficult.
The singular polarization is more common.
Loyalty to one faction
- divisionSplitting into parts
- left-rightSide-to-side directional pair
- factionalismDivision into opposing cliques
- tribalismIn-group loyalty, out-group hostility
extremism · ideological · bipartisanship · wedge issues · culture wars · radicalization · echo chambers · gridlock
In-group loyalty, out-group hostility
- ingroupExclusive social circle
- outgroupNon-members of one's group
- segregationForced separation by group
- fragmentationBreaking into smaller pieces
othering · echo chambers · stratification · class divide · urban-rural · generational · religious · ethnic
Electromagnetic radiation we perceive
- filtersSelective passage barriers
- lensesCurved transparent refractors
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- glare reductionDecreasing blinding brightness
photons · electromagnetic · refraction · circular · linear · elliptical · 3D glasses · dichroism
Rapid rotation around axis
- ferromagnetismStrong atomic magnetic alignment
- domainsAreas of control or expertise
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- nuclearOf atomic energy
electron · magnetization · MRI · paramagnetic · diamagnetic · susceptibility · anisotropy · hysteresis
Electrical contact points
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- capacitorsCharge-storing circuit components
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
- anodesCurrent exit terminals
cathodes · ionic · electrochemical · membrane · batteries · fuel cells · corrosion · galvanic
partisanship
Loyalty to one faction
- divisionSplitting into parts
- left-rightSide-to-side directional pair
- factionalismDivision into opposing cliques
tribalism · extremism · ideological · bipartisanship · wedge issues · culture wars · radicalization · echo chambers · gridlock · moderates
tribalism
In-group loyalty, out-group hostility
- ingroupExclusive social circle
- outgroupNon-members of one's group
- segregationForced separation by group
fragmentation · othering · echo chambers · stratification · class divide · urban-rural · generational · religious · ethnic · sectarianism
light waves
Electromagnetic radiation we perceive
- filtersSelective passage barriers
- lensesCurved transparent refractors
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
glare reduction · photons · electromagnetic · refraction · circular · linear · elliptical · 3D glasses · dichroism · reflection
spin
Rapid rotation around axis
- ferromagnetismStrong atomic magnetic alignment
- domainsAreas of control or expertise
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
nuclear · electron · magnetization · MRI · paramagnetic · diamagnetic · susceptibility · anisotropy · hysteresis · saturation
electrodes
Electrical contact points
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- capacitorsCharge-storing circuit components
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
anodes · cathodes · ionic · electrochemical · membrane · batteries · fuel cells · corrosion · galvanic · electrophoresis
- Hodge theory
polarizationsunity
Wholeness through cohesion
consensus · unification · solidarity · cohesion · agreement
polarizationsagreement
Shared position between parties
convergence · centrism · moderation · middle ground · consensus
polarizationsreconciliations
Restorations of friendly relations
unifications · convergences · rapprochements · bridge-building · healing
- political polarizationExtreme ideological divergence
- group polarizationDiscussion intensifies shared views