Meaning of the word bipolar in English

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bipolar

US /ˌbaɪˈpoʊ.lɚ/

UK /ˌbaɪˈpəʊ.lər/

relating to or having two poles or extremities

Example:

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The magnet has a bipolar field.

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The circuit uses a bipolar transistor.

Synonym:

dipolar two-poled

characterized by two opposite extremes; especially relating to or suffering from bipolar disorder

Example:

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She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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His moods are very bipolar, swinging from extreme happiness to deep sadness.

Synonym:

manic-depressive moody unstable

Related Word:

bipolar disorder