biform

bi·form

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-fawrm]
- /ˈbaɪˌfɔrm/
- /bˈɪfɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-fawrm]
- /ˈbaɪˌfɔrm/

Definitions of biform word

adjective biform having or combining the characteristics of two forms, as a centaur 3
adjective biform having, or incorporating the features of, two forms 3
adjective biform having or combining two forms, as a centaur or mermaid. 1
adjective biform Having two distinct forms. 0

See all 4 definitions of biform

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Origin of biform

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20; < Latin biformis, equivalent to bi- bi-1 + form(a) form + -is adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Biform

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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biform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for biform

adj biform

binary — Binary describes something that has two different parts.
dual — of, relating to, or noting two.
duplicate — a copy exactly like an original.
twin — either of two children or animals brought forth at a birth.
twofold — having two elements or parts.

All 8 Synonyms of biform