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bipartite
[ bahy-pahr-tahyt ]
/ baɪˈpɑr taɪt /
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adjective
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.
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Origin of bipartite
OTHER WORDS FROM bipartite
bi·par·tite·ly, adverbbi·par·ti·tion [bahy-pahr-tish-uhn], /ˌbaɪ pɑrˈtɪʃ ən/, nounWords nearby bipartite
biparental, biparietal, biparietal diameter, biparous, bipartisan, bipartite, biparty, bipectinate, biped, bipedal, bipedalism
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British Dictionary definitions for bipartite
bipartite
/ (baɪˈpɑːtaɪt) /
adjective
consisting of or having two parts
affecting or made by two parties; bilaterala bipartite agreement
botany (esp of some leaves) divided into two parts almost to the base
Derived forms of bipartite
bipartitely, adverbbipartition (ˌbaɪpɑːˈtɪʃən), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for bipartite
bipartite
[ bī-pär′tīt′ ]
adj.
Consisting of two parts or divisions.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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