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bipolar

/baɪˈpəʊlə/

/baɪˈpoʊlər/

bipolarnoun

bipolars

/baɪˈpəʊ.lə/

/baɪˈpoʊ.lɚ/

Informal usage referring to a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder

Definitions

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

/baɪˈpəʊlə/

/baɪˈpoʊlər/

Translations

The patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Пациенту был поставлен диагноз биполярное расстройство.

Additional translations

Definitions

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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