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How much is one plus one?
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two
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The Prefix 'bi-'
A prefix comes at the beginning of a word. When you come across an unfamiliar word, there are two techniques that can
help you determine the new word's meaning:
- look at the word and see if you can get a basic understanding of its meaning by using your knowledge of word parts
- look for context clues by examining the sentence that contains the unfamiliar word, along with the sentence before and the
sentence after
bibiangular
The painter preferred creating works that expressed a biangular view of the world.
biannual
Our ceramic club finally decided to hold biannual sessions to discuss budgetary issues.
biannulate
The scientists at the observatory discovered that the new star gave a biannulate glow at specific intervals.
biathlon
The biathlon in the Olympics consists of a ski run and marksmanship.
biaural
As humans we make great use of our biaural sense.
biaxial
Most introductory geometry courses explain the biaxial concept before moving to more complicated designs.
bicameral
The newly established African nation designed a bicameral legislature to make law.
bicapsular
The physician prescribed a bicapsular medication that would help reduce the cholesterol level.
bicentenary
(same as bicentennial)
bicentennial
In 1976 the US celebrated its bicentennial.
bicephalic
Although extremely rare, some babies are bicephalic.
becephalous
(same as bicephalic)
biceps
Most bodybuilders have well-developed biceps.
bicipital
The biceps is an example of a bicipital muscle.
bicolored
The sunset was especially beautiful because of the bicolored appearance of the sun.
bicorporal
Many insects have a bicorporal design that is easily noticed.
bicuspid
The dentist gave her the disappointing news: one bicuspid had serious decay.
bicycle
Many youngsters are quite excited when they receive their first bicycle.
bidentate
The small child had a bidentate mouth.
biennial
Visitors from across the state participated in the biennial event.
bifid
Some snakes have a bifid tongue.
biflex
When the racer came to the biflex region of the race, she was very cautious because of the increased danger.
bifocal
The ability to produce bifocal lenses was a tremendous advancement in the prescription eyewear industry.
bifurcate
The bifurcate process allowed us to rest before proceeding to the second phase of the demanding procedure.
bigamy
In all 50 States of this country, it is illegal to commit bigamy.
bigeminal
The beating of the human heart is defined as bigeminal.
bikini
Bikini swimwear at certain times is quite popular with the ladies.
bilabial
Humans have bilabial faces.
bilateral
In order for a law to pass in the US Congress, bilateral agreement is usually required.
bilinear
A representation of statistical data is frequently expressed in a bilinear graph.
bilingual
Many of my college students are bilingual.
biliteral
A number of English words have a biliteral composition.
bilocular
Because of the high security risk, the incarceration facility used a bilocular design for the entry point.
bimanous
Humans are bimanous creatures.
bimestrial
Our club vote to have bimestrial meetings since we felt that a meeting every month was not required.
bimetallic
Since it had such tremendous flexibility and strength when under intense pressure, the newly discovered bimetallic
substance was quickly placed into production.
bimodal
Some new cars today are bimodal; they can run on electrical batteries or gasoline.
bimolecular
The bimolecular compound was able to enter the digestive tract and not be affected by the patient's stomach acids.
bimonthly
(same as bimestrial)
bimotored
His new ocean cruiser was bimotored, allowing for a firmer steering response and increased fuel mileage.
binal
Because of the plant explosion and the poor national economy, the company forecasted binal losses.
binary
Computer technology is based on a binary design; information is either a '0' or a '1'.
binaural
(same as biaural)
binocular
The more expensive microscopes are binocular in structure.
binomial
In algebra, binomial expressions are taught before progressing to more difficult expressions.
biparous
The hospital staff was surprised when the woman had a biparous delivery.
bipartisan
The new law was passed only because of the bipartisan agreement that had been developed just a few days earlier.
bipartite
The two friendly nations forged a bipartite alliance to fight terrorism in both of their countries.
biped
A human being is a biped.
biplane
A long time ago many stunts were performed on the wings of a biplane.
bipod
Some military rifles have a bipod built into the barrel for stability when shooting.
bipolar
During the political debate the two candidates expressed bipolar views on the economy.
bipropellant
A bipropellant is used to fuel most modern space ships.
biquarterly
The corporation's financial status is presented in their biquarterly newsletter.
biracial
Biracial marriages are accepted today by most people, although that was not necessarily the case in the past.
biramous
Many crustaceans, such as lobsters, have biramous appendages.
bireme
It must have been very unpleasant for a sailor to have to spend time in the bireme of the ship.
bisect
The surgeon had to bisect the tissue in order to see if there was any malignancy.
bisexual
The military leader was asked numerous questions by the media when it was revealed that he was bisexual.
bivalve
A clam or mussel is an example of a bivalve.
biweekly
Our next biweekly session will include a presentation by the local Mayor on the new city ordinance.
biyearly
Most medical experts suggest biyearly checkups until the age of 40.