bipolar

• Sich auf eine psychische Störung beziehend, die durch starke Stimmungsschwankungen zwischen Manie und Depression gekennzeichnet ist; auch allgemein zwei Pole oder Gegensätze aufweisend.

Relating to a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings between mania and depression.

1. Relating to bipolar disorderB2formalmedical

   Relating to or characterized by manic-depressive illness, involving alternating periods of mania and depression.

   Bipolar

   • The patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
   • Bipolar symptoms can include extreme mood swings.
   • She is undergoing treatment for her bipolar condition.

   Synonymemanic-depressive

2. Relating to both polar regionsC1formalscientific

   Pertaining to or occurring in both the Arctic and Antarctic polar regions.

   Beide Polarregionen betreffend

   • The study examined bipolar climate patterns in the Arctic and Antarctic.
   • Bipolar ice caps are melting at an alarming rate.
   • Researchers are investigating bipolar ecosystems.

3. Having two polesC1formalscientific

   Possessing two opposite poles, such as in a magnet or an electrical device.

   zweipolig

   • A bipolar magnet has both a north and a south pole.
   • The device uses a bipolar transistor for signal amplification.
   • Bipolar coordinates are used in certain mathematical models.

   Synonymedipolar

   Antonymeunipolar