Meaning & use
bidirectional
Able to move, function, or transmit information in two opposite directions.
See it in a sentence
The new highway lane allows bidirectional traffic during rush hour.
The cable supports bidirectional data transfer between the computer and the device.
A note on using this word
Bidirectional is common in technical contexts like traffic, communication, and electronics; 'two-way' is the everyday equivalent.
Words with a similar meaning
two-way
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Words with an opposite meaning
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