biform

or bi·formed

[ bahy-fawrm ]
/ ˈbaɪˌfɔrm /
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adjective

having or combining two forms, as a centaur or mermaid.

Origin of biform

1810–20; < Latin biformis, equivalent to bi- bi-1 + form(a) form + -is adj. suffix

OTHER WORDS FROM biform

bi·for·mi·ty, noun

Words nearby biform

bifold, bifoliate, bifoliolate, biforate, biforked, biform, bifrost, bifter, bifunctional, bifurcate, bifurcation

Words related to biformity

polarity, doubleness, duplexity

British Dictionary definitions for biformity

biform

biformed

/ (ˈbaɪˌfɔːm) /

adjective

having or combining the characteristics of two forms, as a centaur