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bipartite definition

bi·par·tite (bī pär′tīt′)

adjective

  1. having two parts
  2. having two corresponding parts, one each for the two parties to a contract
  3. with two involved a bipartite alliance
  4. Bot. divided in two nearly to the base, as some leaves

Etymology: L bipartitus, pp. of bipartire < bi-, bi- + partire, to part

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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