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bipolar

UK
/baɪˈpəʊlə/
US
/baɪˈpoʊlər/

Translations

bipolarnoun
bipolars
pl
UK
/baɪˈpəʊ.lə/
US
/baɪˈpoʊ.lɚ/
Informal usage referring to a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder
Additional translations
bipolaireÉlectronique.
bipolaireFamilier, parfois péjoratif.
bipolaradjective
UK
/baɪˈpəʊlə/
US
/baɪˈpoʊlər/
The bipolar political landscape made it difficult for any moderate voices to be heard.
Le paysage politique bipolaire rendait difficile l’expression de voix modérées.
bipolaireEn médecine et psychiatrie.
The patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which explained the sudden shifts in mood.
Le patient a été diagnostiqué bipolaire, ce qui expliquait les brusques changements d’humeur.
The bipolar nature of the magnet made it useful for various scientific experiments.
La nature bipolaire de l’aimant le rendait utile pour diverses expériences scientifiques.
Synonyms
contradictory
ambivalent
dichotomous
twofold
dual

Definitions

bipolarnoun
A person who has bipolar disorder (informal, sometimes considered offensive).
The support group welcomed several bipolars willing to share their coping strategies.
An electronic device, especially a bipolar transistor.
The circuit designer chose a bipolar instead of a MOSFET for the driver stage.
bipolaradjective
Having or relating to two poles or extremities.
The bipolar nature of the magnet made it useful for various scientific experiments.
Characterized by or involving two opposite or contrasting forces, elements, or tendencies.
The bipolar political landscape made it difficult for any moderate voices to be heard.
Relating to a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
The patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which explained the sudden shifts in mood.
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