bipolar
|bi/po/lar|
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/baɪˈpoʊlər/
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/baɪˈpəʊlə/
two poles
Etymology
'bipolar' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'polaris' meaning 'of the pole'.
'bipolar' changed from the Latin word 'bipolaris' and eventually became the modern English word 'bipolar'.
Initially, it meant 'having two poles', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to bipolar disorder'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or relating to two poles or extremities.
The Earth is a bipolar planet with the North and South Poles.
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Adjective 2
relating to or having bipolar disorder, a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.
She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder last year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 21:37