Definition

1. Noun:
   • Pole (in physics, mathematics, biology): One of two opposite or contrasting points, principles, or forces, such as the positive and negative ends of a magnet or the North and South Poles of the Earth.
   • Antithesis / direct opposite: Something that is diametrically opposed to another in character, quality, or concept.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nam châm có hai đối cực. (A magnet has two poles.)
  • Lý tưởng của họ là hai đối cực, hoàn toàn trái ngược nhau. (Their ideals are two polar opposites, completely contrary to each other.)
  • Trong cuộc tranh luận, hai quan điểm này đại diện cho các đối cực. (In the debate, these two viewpoints represent polar opposites.)

Advanced Usage

• "Tính đối cực": Polarity.
  • Tính đối cực của phân tử nước rất quan trọng. (The polarity of a water molecule is very important.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cực (n): Pole, extreme.

  • cực Bắc (North Pole), cực dương (positive pole/anode).

• Đối lập (adj/v): Opposite, to oppose.

  • Hai ý kiến đối lập. (Two opposing opinions.)

Synonyms

• Pole: Either of the two ends of a magnet or planet.
• Antithesis: A direct or exact opposite.
• Extreme: The highest degree or a very severe degree of something.

Related Concepts

• Duality: The state of having two parts or aspects.
• Dichotomy: A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.