bipolar

bi·po·lar

adj \(ˌ)bī-ˈpō-lər\

Definition of BIPOLAR

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 b : relating to, being, or using a transistor in which both electrons and holes are utilized as charge carriers

3

: relating to, associated with, or occurring in both polar regions <bipolar species of birds>

4

: being, characteristic of, or affected with a bipolar disorder

— bi·po·lar·i·ty \ˌbī-pō-ˈler-ə-tē, -ˈla-rə-\ noun

— bi·po·lar·i·za·tion \(ˌ)bī-ˌpō-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— bi·po·lar·ize \(ˌ)bī-ˈpō-lə-ˌrīz\ transitive verb

First Known Use of BIPOLAR

1810

Other Biology Terms

autochthonous, fecund, homunculus, phylogeny, substrate