biforate

bi·fo·rate

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-fawr-eyt, -fohr-, bahy-fuh-reyt, bif-uh-]
- /baɪˈfɔr eɪt, -ˈfoʊr-, ˈbaɪ fəˌreɪt, ˈbɪf ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-fawr-eyt, -fohr-, bahy-fuh-reyt, bif-uh-]
- /baɪˈfɔr eɪt, -ˈfoʊr-, ˈbaɪ fəˌreɪt, ˈbɪf ə-/

Definitions of biforate word

adjective biforate having two openings, pores, or perforations 3
adjective biforate having two pores or perforations. 1
adjective biforate Having two openings. 0
adjective biforate (botany) Having two perforations. 0
adjective biforate (architecture) Having two doors or windows. 0

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Origin of biforate

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; bi-1 + Latin forātus perforated, past participle of forāre to bore

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Parts of speech for Biforate

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determiner

exclamation

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biforate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

biforate usage trend in Literature

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