bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-shnəl 
-dī-,
-shə-nᵊl
: involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions
bidirectional flow
bidirectional replication of DNA
bidirectionally
adverb
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This innovative bidirectional handheld light serves as both a powerful flashlight and a cozy lamp.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
The relationship between all of these conditions is bidirectional, Verma said.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 May 2024
Solar energy production in California ramps up at that time, so drivers will plug the buses into bidirectional chargers designed by Zūm, taking advantage of lower electricity rates.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
According to Cohen, cardiogenic dementia is bidirectional, meaning brain problems can cause heart issues and vice versa.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 14 May 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
The relationship between all of these conditions is bidirectional, Verma said.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 May 2024
Solar energy production in California ramps up at that time, so drivers will plug the buses into bidirectional chargers designed by Zūm, taking advantage of lower electricity rates.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
According to Cohen, cardiogenic dementia is bidirectional, meaning brain problems can cause heart issues and vice versa.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for bidirectional
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bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl
-dī-
: involving, moving, or taking place in usually two opposite directions
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bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-shnəl, -dī-, -shən-ᵊl
: involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions
bidirectional flow of materials in axons
bidirectional replication of DNA
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