bipolar
adjective
bi·po·lar
(ˌ)bī-ˈpō-lər 
1
: having or marked by two mutually repellent forces or diametrically opposed natures or views
2
a
: having or involving the use of two poles or polarities
bipolar generators
bipolar ECG leads
b
electronics
: relating to, being, or using a transistor in which both electrons and holes (see hole entry 1 sense 1b(3)) are utilized as charge carriers (see carrier sense 2e)
3
: relating to, associated with, or occurring in both polar (see polar entry 1 sense 1a) regions
bipolar species of birds
4
psychology
: being, characteristic of, or affected with a bipolar disorder
bipolar patients
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In terms of creativity, bipolar people have made major waves in business, media, and entertainment.
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Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Marston, the publisher of Writers on the Range, also revealed his struggle with bipolar mental illness.
—Betsy Marston, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2024
All forms of Lamictal, except extended-release tablets, are also approved to help regulate mood in adults with bipolar 1 disorder.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
She was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder in high school; childhood traumas are proven to take a toll on mental health.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
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Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Marston, the publisher of Writers on the Range, also revealed his struggle with bipolar mental illness.
—Betsy Marston, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2024
All forms of Lamictal, except extended-release tablets, are also approved to help regulate mood in adults with bipolar 1 disorder.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
She was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder in high school; childhood traumas are proven to take a toll on mental health.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Bipolar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bipolar. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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