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- [man-ik dih-pres-iv]
- /ˈmæn ɪk dɪˈprɛs ɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [man-ik dih-pres-iv]
- /ˈmæn ɪk dɪˈprɛs ɪv/
Definitions of manic-depressive word
- adjective manic-depressive suffering from bipolar disorder. 1
- noun manic-depressive a person suffering from this disorder. 1
- adjective manic-depressive If someone is manic-depressive, they have a medical condition in which they sometimes feel excited and confident and at other times very depressed. 0
- adjective manic-depressive A manic-depressive is someone who is manic-depressive. 0
- adjective manic-depressive denoting a mental disorder characterized either by an alternation between extreme euphoria and deep depression (bipolar manic-depressive disorder or syndrome) or by depression on its own or (rarely) by elation on its own (unipolar disorder) 0
- noun manic-depressive a person afflicted with this disorder 0
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Origin of manic-depressive
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05
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Parts of speech for Manic-depressive
noun
adjective
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manic-depressive popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for manic-depressive
adj manic-depressive
- insane — not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged.
- unhinged — having no hinge or hinges, or with the hinges removed: an unhinged gate.
- mental — of or relating to the chin.
- demented — Someone who is demented has a severe mental illness, especially Alzheimer's disease.
- mad — mentally disturbed; deranged; insane; demented.
Antonyms for manic-depressive
adj manic-depressive
- rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- sane — free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
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