bidirectional

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating or moving in two opposite directions.

• Flowing or operating in both directions.

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Antonyms

unidirectional

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Variants

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bidirectional , bidirectionally

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'bidirectionalis', meaning 'having two directions'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bidirectional' was first used in computer science in the 1960s.

2. The Great Wall of China is an example of a unidirectional structure, as it was built to prevent invaders from entering China.

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Related Concepts

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1. unidirectional: The opposite of bidirectional, where data or information flows in only one direction.

2. two-way traffic: A term used in transportation to describe traffic that moves in both directions.

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Culture

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In computer science, bidirectional algorithms are used for traversing graphs or trees in both directions. In literature, the term 'bidirectional' has been used metaphorically to describe characters or relationships that develop in opposite ways.

How to Memorize "bidirectional"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a river flowing in both directions at once.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a conversation where both parties are speaking and listening.

3. mnemonics
   

   - BIDI: Bidirectional, data flowing In and Out.

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