bigeminal

bi·gem·i·ny

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-jem-uh-nee]
- /baɪˈdʒɛm ə ni/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-jem-uh-nee]
- /baɪˈdʒɛm ə ni/

Definitions of bigeminal word

adjective bigeminal happening in pairs 3
noun bigeminal the occurrence of premature atrial or ventricular heartbeats in pairs. 1
adjective bigeminal Occurring in pairs; doubled or twinned. 0

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Origin of bigeminal

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; < Late Latin bigemin(us) double (equivalent to Latin bi- bi-1 + geminus twin) + -y3

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Parts of speech for Bigeminal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bigeminal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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Synonyms for bigeminal

adj bigeminal

binary — Binary describes something that has two different parts.
amphibian — Amphibians are animals such as frogs and toads that can live both on land and in water.
bilateral — Bilateral negotiations, meetings, or agreements, involve only the two groups or countries that are directly concerned.
dual — of, relating to, or noting two.
bifurcate — If something such as a line or path bifurcates or is bifurcated, it divides into two parts which go in different directions.

All 16 Synonyms of bigeminal