bifilar

bi·fi·lar

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-fahy-ler]
- /baɪˈfaɪ lər/
- /baɪfˈɪlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-fahy-ler]
- /baɪˈfaɪ lər/

Definitions of bifilar word

adjective bifilar having two parallel threads, as in the suspension of certain measuring instruments 3
adjective bifilar of or relating to a resistor in which the wire is wound in a loop around a coil, the two leads being parallel, to reduce the inductance 3
adjective bifilar having two threads, wires, etc. as certain sensitive measuring instruments 3
adjective bifilar furnished or fitted with two filaments or threads. 1
adjective bifilar Having two wires, threads or filaments. 0

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Origin of bifilar

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; bi-1 + Latin fīl(um) (see file1) + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Bifilar

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bifilar popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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