bipartite
[ bahy-pahr-tahyt ]
/ baɪˈpɑr taɪt /
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
OTHER WORDS FROM bipartite
bi·par·tite·ly, adverb bi·par·ti·tion [bahy-pahr-tish-uh n] /ˌbaɪ pɑrˈtɪʃ ən/, nounWords nearby bipartite
biparental,
biparietal,
biparietal diameter,
biparous,
bipartisan,
bipartite,
biparty,
bipectinate,
biped,
bipedal,
bipedalism
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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), nounMedical definitions for bipartite
bipartite
[ bī-pär′tīt′ ]
adj.
Consisting of two parts or divisions.