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two-poled

|two/poled|

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/tuː poʊld/

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/tuː pəʊld/

having two poles

Etymology
Etymology Information

'two-poled' originates from the combination of 'two' and 'pole,' where 'two' indicates the number 2 and 'pole' refers to the extremities of a magnet or axis.

Historical Evolution

'Two-poled' has remained consistent in its meaning, referring to objects or concepts with two distinct poles or extremities.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having two poles,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having two poles or extremities.

The magnet is two-poled, with a north and a south pole.

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Last updated: 2025/02/04 08:20