Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bi

Prefix
/baɪ/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘two’ or ‘twice’.
Examples
  • Biannual: Occurring twice a year.
  • Bicycle: A vehicle with two wheels.
  • Bilingual: Able to speak two languages.
Meaning
The prefix ‘bi’ comes from Latin, meaning that it relates to the number two or a pair of something.
Synonyms
  • Two
  • Dual
  • Double