Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bipolar

adjective

/baɪˈpoʊ.lər/

Definition

Relating to or having two poles or extremities; in psychology, referring to a disorder characterized by extreme mood swings.

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after experiencing severe mood swings.
She expressed her bipolar challenges in her art, illustrating both the highs and lows she felt.

Meaning

Bipolar is a term often used to describe a mental health condition that causes extreme mood changes, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).