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bimodal

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[bahy-mohd-l] / baɪˈmoʊd l /

adjective

having or providing two modes, methods, systems, etc.
Statistics. (of a distribution) having or occurring with two modes.
Transportation. pertaining to or suitable for transportation involving the use of two forms of carrier, as truck and rail.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

bimodality

noun

Etymology

Origin of bimodal

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

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