Definition

Describing something that has both bilateral and radial symmetry, meaning it can be divided into similar halves in multiple ways.

Example

The starfish is an example of a biradial organism, as it exhibits both bilateral and radial symmetry.

Conversation

I just read about some designs that are biradial in structure.

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means they have both bilateral and radial symmetry, which is pretty cool.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to see examples of that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biradial → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "radialis" (from Latin "radius", meaning ray or spoke). The word describes something that has two rays or spokes, typically in a symmetrical arrangement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bi-' meaning two and 'radius' referring to rays or spokes — biradial describes something with two rays.

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