(n): having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
(n): characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
(n): an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
(n): an amount less than zero
(n): the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion
(n): (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond
(n): a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect