bidirectional
|bi/di/rec/tion/al|
C1
/ˌbaɪ.dɪˈrek.ʃən.əl/
two-way
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bidirectional' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'directionalis' meaning 'pertaining to direction'.
Historical Evolution
'bidirectional' evolved from the Latin word 'directionalis' and eventually became the modern English word 'bidirectional'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to two directions', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions.
The communication system is bidirectional, allowing messages to be sent and received.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41