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bipolar

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbaɪˈpoʊlɚ/ · UK /ˌbaɪˈpəʊlə/

bipolar means: Having a condition that causes periods of unusually high energy and periods of deep sadness.

adjective

MOOD DISORDERB2

Having a condition that causes periods of unusually high energy and periods of deep sadness.

  • She is bipolar and receives regular treatment.
  • The clinic supports bipolar patients and their families.
  • He told his doctor he was bipolar.

Similar words: manic-depressive

Common phrases: bipolar disorder, bipolar patient

TWO POLESC2

Having two opposite ends, centers, or extremes.

  • The magnet has a bipolar structure.
  • The conflict divided power into a bipolar system.
  • Two rival powers dominated the bipolar world.

Similar words: two-pole

Opposites: unipolar

Common phrases: bipolar system, bipolar world, bipolar magnet

Questions about bipolar

What does bipolar mean?

Having a condition that causes periods of unusually high energy and periods of deep sadness.

What is bipolar in other languages?

Türkçe: bipolar · Español: bipolar · Français: bipolaire · Deutsch: bipolar · Italiano: bipolare · 日本語: 双極性障害の

How do you pronounce bipolar?

In American English /ˌbaɪˈpoʊlɚ/; in British English /ˌbaɪˈpəʊlə/.

How do you use bipolar in a sentence?

She is bipolar and receives regular treatment. The clinic supports bipolar patients and their families.

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