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bidirectional

 

[ baษช.dษชหˆrษ›k.สƒษ™n.ษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

communication

Capable of being used or understood in two ways, such as in both directions or by both parties.

Synonyms

mutual, reciprocal, two-way

Examples of usage

  • The new software update includes bidirectional functionality for improved communication.
  • The bidirectional relationship between the two countries allows for better cooperation.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A system or device that can send and receive data in both directions.

Synonyms

duplex, reciprocal, two-way

Examples of usage

  • The router in our office ensures bidirectional data flow for all connected devices.
  • The bidirectional microphone was able to pick up sound from all directions.

Translations

Translations of the word "bidirectional" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bidirecional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคตเคฟเคฆเคฟเคถเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bidirektional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dua arah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฒะพะฝะฐะฟั€ะฐะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dwukierunkowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒๆ–นๅ‘ใฎ (ใใ†ใปใ†ใ“ใ†ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bidirectionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bidireccional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงift yรถnlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ฐฉํ–ฅ์˜ (์–‘ํ–ฅ์˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู†ุงุฆูŠ ุงู„ุงุชุฌุงู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obousmฤ›rnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dvojcestnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๅ‘็š„ (ๅŒๅ‘็š„)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvosmeren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tvรญรกtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะบั– ะฑะฐา“ั‹ั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iki istiqamษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bidireccional

Etymology

The term 'bidirectional' originated in the mid-20th century, combining the prefix 'bi-' meaning two, and 'directional' relating to the path or course taken. The concept of bidirectional communication and technology has become increasingly important in the modern interconnected world, allowing for more efficient and versatile systems.

See also: direct, directability, directing, direction, directions, directive, directiveness, directives, directly, directness, director, directorial, directors, directory, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,140, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.