biform
|bi-form|
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/ˈbaɪ.fɔrm/
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/ˈbaɪ.fɔːm/
having two forms
Etymology
'biform' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'biformis', where 'bi-' meant 'two' and 'formis' meant 'formed' or 'shape'.
'biform' changed from Late Latin 'biformis' and entered English usage via Medieval/Scientific Latin, eventually becoming the modern English word 'biform'.
Initially, it meant 'two-shaped' or 'having two forms', and over time it has retained that basic meaning of 'having two distinct forms'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
noun form derived from 'biform': the state or quality of being biform; having two forms.
The biformity of the mechanism allowed it to operate in both climates.
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Adjective 1
having two distinct forms or shapes; occurring in or exhibiting two different forms.
The insect is biform, with different wing shapes in the male and female.
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