bidirectional

adjective

bi·​di·​rec·​tion·​al ˌbī-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 

-dī-

: involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions

bidirectional flow

bidirectional replication of DNA

bidirectionally adverb

Examples of bidirectional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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Finally, a rotating, bidirectional bezel with a 24-hour insert was added. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025

The bidirectional rotating bezel offers a precise 24-hour scale for GMT functionality. —Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

The bidirectional bezel with a 24-hour scale is usually in two colors: One for daytime hours and the other for nighttime hours for quick identification. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bidirectional

• intersectional
• affectional
• correctional
• directional
• inflectional
• multidirectional
• omnidirectional
• unidirectional
• sectional

Kids Definition

bidirectional

adjective

bi·​di·​rec·​tion·​al ˌbī-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 

-dī-

: involving, moving, or taking place in usually two opposite directions

Medical Definition

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

bidirectionally

-ē 

adverb