bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 
-dī-
: involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions
bidirectional flow
bidirectional replication of DNA
bidirectionally
adverb
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The vehicle has plenty of legroom for occupants thanks to its bidirectional design.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026
When completed, the bidirectional cable, called the Tyrrhenian Link, will increase electricity exchange between the regions, bolster grid reliability, and help grid operators efficiently use more renewable energy.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
In addition to a roof full of solar cells to help charge the cars inside, the facility is chock-full of bidirectional chargers.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Eng framed the locomotive purchase as one piece of a broader strategy that also includes track upgrades, bidirectional service and incremental electrification.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 May 2026
When completed, the bidirectional cable, called the Tyrrhenian Link, will increase electricity exchange between the regions, bolster grid reliability, and help grid operators efficiently use more renewable energy.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
In addition to a roof full of solar cells to help charge the cars inside, the facility is chock-full of bidirectional chargers.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Eng framed the locomotive purchase as one piece of a broader strategy that also includes track upgrades, bidirectional service and incremental electrification.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
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“Bidirectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bidirectional. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl
-dī-
: involving, moving, or taking place in usually two opposite directions
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bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-shnəl, -dī-, -shən-ᵊl
: involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions
bidirectional flow of materials in axons
bidirectional replication of DNA
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