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
  • Binoculars – an optical instrument with two telescopes
Meaning
The prefix ‘bi’ indicates a doubling or the presence of two. It is often used in various terms across different fields, including mathematics and biology.
Synonyms
  • Double
  • Twice