Unipolar: meaning, definitions and examples

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unipolar

 

[ หˆjuห.nษชหŒpษ”ห.lษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mental health

Unipolar refers to a type of mood disorder characterized by the presence of only one extreme mood, typically depression. Unlike bipolar disorder, which includes both depressive and manic episodes, unipolar disorders involve periods of depressive episodes without the manic or hypomanic episodes.

Synonyms

depressive disorder, major depression, unipolar depression

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with unipolar depression.
  • Unipolar disorder can significantly impact daily functioning.
  • Treatment for unipolar depression often involves therapy and medication.
Context #2 | Adjective

electricity

In electrical engineering, unipolar refers to a system or component that operates with a single polarity. This term typically describes devices that utilize a single type of charge, either positive or negative.

Synonyms

one-pole, single-polar

Examples of usage

  • Unipolar transistors are commonly used in circuits.
  • The sensor operates on a unipolar signal.
  • Unipolar motors have simpler designs compared to bipolar motors.

Translations

Translations of the word "unipolar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น unipolar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‚เคจเคฟเคชเฅ‹เคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unipolar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ unipolar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฝั–ะฟะพะปัั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unipolarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฆใƒ‹ใƒใƒผใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท unipolaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ unipolar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท unipolar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ๊ทน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญุงุฏูŠ ุงู„ู‚ุทุจูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unipolรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ unipolรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•ๆž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ unipolaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einfรณlat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะฟะพะปัั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒšแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unipolyar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ unipolar

Word origin

The term 'unipolar' is derived from the prefix 'uni-', meaning 'one' or 'single', and 'polar', which relates to the concept of poles or extremes, especially in terms of charge or emotional states. The use of 'unipolar' in the context of mental health emerged in the late 20th century as researchers sought to categorize and better understand mood disorders. Initially, mood disorders were not well defined, leading to general terms. However, as diagnostic criteria evolved, the distinction between unipolar and bipolar disorders became essential for effective treatment. In engineering, 'unipolar' describes devices that operate with a singular type of electrical charge. Its application in this field underscores the relevance of polarity in electricity and circuitry design, emphasizing efficiency and simplicity in device function.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,377, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.