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bidirectional

[ bahy-di-rek-shuh-nl, -dahy- ]

adjective

  1. capable of reacting or functioning in two, usually opposite, directions.


bidirectional

/ ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl /

adjective

  1. computing (of a printhead) capable of printing from left to right and from right to left
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • bidi·rection·ali·ty noun
  • bidi·rection·al·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bidirectional1

First recorded in 1940–45; bi- 1 + directional
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Example Sentences

The bidirectional noise-cancelling mic prioritizes the sound of your voice over sound coming from other directions.

Using a dedicated rear knob, users can select between single-direction, bidirectional, stereo, and omnidirectional recording modes, allowing the Yeti X to capture clear vocal audio from multiple sources without the need for extra microphones.

You can attach this tracker to any item you want to keep tabs on, and with its smart anti-loss feature and bidirectional alert, you can track your lost items using your smartphone.

The system is bidirectional, too, so it can pump out enough energy from its battery packs to power a small campsite or work as a simple generator during a power outage.

Hayashi and Ivry focused on an entirely different brain region and mechanism than the Weizmann scientists did — and yet both studies observed a similar bidirectional effect on time perception.

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