bidirectional
pronunciation
How to pronounce bidirectional in British English:
UK [ˌbaɪdəˈrekʃənl]
How to pronounce bidirectional in American English:
US [ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl, -daɪ-]
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- Adjective:
- reactive or functioning or allowing movement in two usually opposite directions
Word Origin
- bidirectional (adj.)
- also bi-directional, 1941, from bi- + direction + -al (1). Originally of microphones. Related: Bidirectionally.
Example
- 1. At this rate , the fourth dimension is bidirectional .
- 2. The tunnel is designed to be 9km long with bidirectional four lanes .
- 3. Notwithstanding the likely bidirectional nature of the findings , the authors suggest that their study has clinical implications-namely that identification and treatment of depression in midlife women may ameliorate the experience or severity of menopausal complaints .
- 4. Bidirectional test of the easement curves .
- 5. Channels can be unidirectional or bidirectional .