Bidirectional

/ˌbaɪ.dɪˈrɛk.ʃən.əl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of occurring or being done in two directions.

The bidirectional traffic flow on the bridge requires careful planning.

Involving communication or movement in two opposite directions.

The device uses a bidirectional communication protocol to send and receive data.

Regarding a process or system that allows for two-way interactions.

The bidirectional syncing feature ensures that changes on either device are reflected on the other.

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

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.

direction

The course or line along which something moves.

bi-

A prefix meaning two or twice.

reciprocal

Given or done in return; mutual.

Two-way street

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

Back and forth

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