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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

bidialectal

IPA: /ˌbaɪdaɪˈlɛktəl/

KK: /bɪˈdaɪlɛktəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or able to use two different dialects of the same language.

Example: She is bidialectal, speaking both the formal and informal versions of her native language fluently.

bidialectalism

IPA: /ˌbaɪdaɪˈlɛktəlɪzəm/

KK: /baɪdaɪˈlɛktəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The ability to use two different forms of a language, especially in speaking or writing, often involving a standard and a nonstandard version.

Example: Her bidialectalism allows her to communicate effectively with both her friends and her teachers.

bidirectionally

IPA: /ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəli/

KK: /baɪdəˈrɛkʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves two opposite directions or movements.

Example: The data can be transmitted bidirectionally between the two devices.

biennium

IPA: //baɪˈɛn.i.əm//

KK: /bɪˈɛn.i.əm/

noun

Definition: A time span that lasts for two years.

Example: The project will be completed over a biennium.

biflagellate

IPA: //bɪˈflædʒ.ə.leɪt//

KK: /bɪˈflædʒ.ə.leɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing an organism that has two whip-like structures used for movement.

Example: The biflagellate organism swam swiftly through the water.

biforate

IPA: //bɪˈfɔːreɪt//

KK: /bɪˈfɔːreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has two openings or entrances.

Example: The biforate design of the building allows for better airflow.

bifunctional

IPA: /ˌbaɪˈfʌŋkʃənl/

KK: /baɪˈfʌŋkʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has two different functions or roles.

Example: The bifunctional enzyme can catalyze two different reactions in the cell.

bifurcate

IPA: //ˈbɪfərkeɪt//

KK: /ˈbɪfərˌkeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Divided into two separate parts or branches, resembling a fork.

Example: The bifurcate design of the tree branches made it look unique.

intransitive verb

Definition: To split into two separate parts or branches.

Example: The river bifurcates into two smaller streams.

transitive verb

Definition: To split something into two separate parts or branches.

Example: The river bifurcates into two smaller streams.

bifurcated

IPA: //ˈbɪfərkeɪtɪd//

KK: /bɪˈfɜr.keɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Divided into two parts or branches, resembling a fork.

Example: The river bifurcated into two smaller streams.

verb

Definition: To divide into two branches or parts.

Example: The river bifurcated into two smaller streams.

bifurcation

IPA: //ˌbɪfərˈkeɪʃən//

KK: /bɪˌfɜrˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A point where something splits into two separate parts or branches.

Example: The bifurcation of the river created two distinct waterways.

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