bipolar
adjective/baɪˈpoʊlər/
Frequency rank: #6,641 most common English word
Meaning
relating to a mental condition characterized by episodes of mania and depression; or having two opposite poles or extremes.
Example sentence
Her mood swings were so extreme that her doctor diagnosed her with bipolar disorder.
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