| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adjective | 1. Being double, dual, binary, duplicate or twofold.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Expression | 1. In most branches of science bi- in composition denotes two, twice, or doubly; as, bidentate, two-toothed; biternate, doubly ternate, etc.[Websters] 2. In the composition of chemical names bi- denotes two atoms, parts, or equivalents of that constituent to the name of which it is prefixed, to one of the other component, or that such constituent is present in double the ordinary proportion; as, bichromate, bisulphide. Be- and di- are often used interchangeably.[Websters]. | |
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Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. |
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| Domain | Definition | ||
| Computing | BI // Common written abbreviation for Breidbart Index. Source: Jargon File. | ||
| Geology | A prefix meaning "two" or "twice." (references) | ||
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Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adjective | 1. Being double, dual, binary, duplicate or twofold.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Expression | 1. In most branches of science bi- in composition denotes two, twice, or doubly; as, bidentate, two-toothed; biternate, doubly ternate, etc.[Websters]
2. In the composition of chemical names bi- denotes two atoms, parts, or equivalents of that constituent to the name of which it is prefixed, to one of the other component, or that such constituent is present in double the ordinary proportion; as, bichromate, bisulphide. Be- and di- are often used interchangeably.[Websters]. | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Computing | BI // Common written abbreviation for Breidbart Index. Source: Jargon File. | ||
| Geology | A prefix meaning "two" or "twice." (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||