bi-level
|bi/lev/el|
B2
/ˈbaɪˌlɛvəl/
two levels
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bi-level' originates from the prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two' and the word 'level' meaning 'a flat surface or floor'.
Historical Evolution
'bi-level' was formed by combining the prefix 'bi-' with 'level' to describe structures with two distinct levels.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two levels', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having two levels or floors.
The bi-level house had a living room on the upper floor and a garage on the lower floor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 19:21