bipartite
[ bahy-pahr-tahyt ]
adjective
divided into or consisting of two parts.
Law. being in two corresponding parts: a bipartite contract.
shared by two; joint: a bipartite pact; bipartite rule.
Botany. divided into two parts nearly to the base, as a leaf.
Origin of bipartite
1Other words from bipartite
- bi·par·tite·ly, adverb
- bi·par·ti·tion [bahy-pahr-tish-uhn], /ˌbaɪ pɑrˈtɪʃ ən/, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for bipartite
bipartite
/ (baɪˈpɑːtaɪt) /
adjective
consisting of or having two parts
affecting or made by two parties; bilateral: a bipartite agreement
botany (esp of some leaves) divided into two parts almost to the base
Derived forms of bipartite
- bipartitely, adverb
- bipartition (ˌbaɪpɑːˈtɪʃən), noun
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