the tendency of bodies having opposite magnetic poles to arrange themselves so that their two extremities point to the two magnetic poles of the earth; polarity.

any tendency to turn, grow, think, feel, etc. in a certain way or direction, as if because of magnetic attraction or repulsion; polarity.

the having or showing of contrary qualities, powers, tendencies, forms, etc. as the two electrodes of a battery, etc.; polarity.

the condition of being positive or negative with respect to some reference point or object, as electricity; polarity.