bimodal

[ bahy-mohd-l ]

adjective
  1. having or providing two modes, methods, systems, etc.

  2. Statistics. (of a distribution) having or occurring with two modes.: Compare unimodal.

  1. Transportation. pertaining to or suitable for transportation involving the use of two forms of carrier, as truck and rail.

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Origin of bimodal

1
First recorded in 1900–05; bi-1 + modal

Other words from bimodal

  • bi·mo·dal·i·ty, noun

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