bidirectional vs two-way

bidirectional

adj
  • Moving in two directions (usually opposite) 

  • Operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite) 

noun
  • Such an antenna or microphone 

two-way

adj
  • Moving or occurring in opposite directions. 

  • Involving the mutual action or participation of two parties. 

  • Playing both offense and defense in the same game. 

  • Having or involving exactly two variables; bivariate. 

  • Allowing traffic in two directions. 

  • Permitting communication in two directions, i.e. both transmitting and receiving. 

  • Utilising both Western and Indigenous knowledge systems; bothways. 

noun
  • A serving of Cincinnati chili with spaghetti. 

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