Meaning & Definition of Bidirectional in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Characterized by movement or interaction in two opposing directions.

  Example Sentence: The bidirectional flow of traffic ensures smooth transit both ways.

• Definition: In telecommunications, refers to a transmission where data can be sent and received in both directions.

  Example Sentence: The new phone model supports bidirectional communication for improved clarity.

• Definition: In psychology, relates to two-way influences in social behaviors or dynamics.

  Example Sentence: The study showed bidirectional effects between parents and children in their development.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from 'bi-' meaning two and 'directional', relating to direction.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• bidirectional communication: Exchange of information between two parties in both directions.
• bidirectional data flow: The process of information moving in two directions in a system.
• bidirectional relationship: A relationship in which both sides influence each other.

Translations

• Spanish: bidireccional

• French: bidirectionnel

• German: bidirektional

• Russian: двунаправленный

Related Words

• direction: The course or line along which something moves.

• bi-: A prefix meaning two or twice.

• reciprocal: Given or done in return; mutual.

Slang Meanings of bidirectional

• Meaning: Two-way street

  Example Sentence: A friendship is a two-way street, it’s bidirectional.

• Meaning: Back and forth

  Example Sentence: Our conversation was so good, it was very bidirectional, just back and forth!