Bi

Pronunciation: /baɪ/ Explain

The prefix 'bi' means two. Some mathematical words that use this prefix are:

• biconditional: A condition that goes two ways.
• bifurcate: To divide into two parts.
• binary: Having two parts.
• binary set: A set with exactly two elements. An example of a binary set is the set of truth values: { false, true }.
• binary number: A number that expressed using exactly two digits { 0, 1 }. A binary number is also called a base 2 number.
• binary operation: An operation that takes exactly two operands, such as addition.
• binomial: A polynomial with exactly two terms such as 3x - 4y².
• bisect: To divide into two equal parts.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, bi. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 25. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Bi. 4/12/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/b/bi.html.

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4/12/2019: Changed equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
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