bipartite
divided into or consisting of two parts.
Law. being in two corresponding parts: a bipartite contract.
shared by two; joint: a bipartite pact; bipartite rule.
Botany. divided into two parts nearly to the base, as a leaf.
Origin of bipartite
1Other words from bipartite
- bi·par·tite·ly, adverb
- bi·par·ti·tion [bahy-pahr-tish-uhn], /ˌbaɪ pɑrˈtɪʃ ən/, noun
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How to use bipartite in a sentence
A red or a bipartite Umbrella or Parasol is the invariable sign of the umbrella-maker.
The History of Signboards | Jacob LarwoodIn geometry, a bipartite curve consists of two distinct branches (see Parabola, figs. 3, 5).
The style, which varies much in length, is simple, with an undivided or bilobed or bipartite stigma.
The species with distinctly bipartite and radiated fronds are Ad.
Beautiful Ferns | Daniel Cady Eatonbipartite, bi′part-īt, or bī-prt′īt, adj. divided into two like parts.
British Dictionary definitions for bipartite
/ (baɪˈpɑːtaɪt) /
consisting of or having two parts
affecting or made by two parties; bilateral: a bipartite agreement
botany (esp of some leaves) divided into two parts almost to the base
Derived forms of bipartite
- bipartitely, adverb
- bipartition (ˌbaɪpɑːˈtɪʃən), noun
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