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biunique

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //baɪˈjuːnɪk//

KK: /baɪˈjunɪk/

adjective
Definition

Referring to a relationship or correspondence between two sets where each element in one set is paired with exactly one element in the other set, and vice versa.


Example

In mathematics, a biunique function ensures that each input corresponds to a unique output and each output corresponds to a unique input.


Conversation
Sloth A
I was reading about functions in math class today.
Sloth B
Oh really? What did you learn?
Sloth A
We talked about biunique functions and how they relate two sets.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! It's cool how everything connects.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
injective
one-to-one
unique
Antonyms
noninjective
many-to-one
ambiguous
Root Explanation

Biunique → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "unique" (from Latin "unicus", meaning one or single). The word "biunique" refers to a relationship where each element in one set corresponds to exactly one element in another set, emphasizing the uniqueness of the pairing for both sets involved.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('bi-') unique items being paired together — that's what biunique means.

Visually Confused Words
unique
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