bi·par·tite (b -pär tt )adj. 1. Having or consisting of two parts. 2. a. Having two corresponding parts, one for each party: a bipartite contract. b. Having two participants; joint: a bipartite agreement. 3. Botany Divided into two portions almost to the base, as certain leaves. [Latin bipart tus, past participle of bipartre, to divide into two parts : bi-, two; see bi-1 + partre, to part (from pars, part-, a share; see per -2 in Indo-European roots).]bi·par titely adv.bi par·tition (-t shn) n. |
bipartite [baɪˈpɑːtaɪt]
adj
1. consisting of or having two parts
2. (Law) affecting or made by two parties; bilateral a bipartite agreement
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany (esp of some leaves) divided into two parts almost to the base
bipartitely adv
bipartition [ˌbaɪpɑːˈtɪʃən] n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | bipartite - divided into two portions almost to the base compound - composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads" |
| 2. | bipartite - involving two parts or elements; "a bipartite document"; "a two-way treaty" many-sided, multilateral - having many parts or sides |
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