C1 noun Formal

bipathency

/baɪˈpæθənsi/

The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.

Exemplos

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The plumber confirmed the bipathency of the drainage system, ensuring both pipes were clear of debris.

The plumber confirmed the bipathency of the drainage system, ensuring both pipes were clear of debris.

2

Clinical evaluations are required to verify the bipathency of the bilateral arterial grafts following the procedure.

Clinical evaluations are required to verify the bipathency of the bilateral arterial grafts following the procedure.

3

It's great that the new house has bipathency between the living room and the garden.

It's great that the new house has bipathency between the living room and the garden.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bipathency
Advérbio
bipathently
Adjetivo
bipathent
Relacionado
pathency
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Bi-' (two) + 'Path' (way) + '-ency' (state of). If a house has two front doors, it has bipathency.

Quiz rápido

The surgeon was pleased to observe complete __________ in the patient's circulatory system after the dual bypass.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

1

The plumber confirmed the bipathency of the drainage system, ensuring both pipes were clear of debris.

everyday

The plumber confirmed the bipathency of the drainage system, ensuring both pipes were clear of debris.

2

Clinical evaluations are required to verify the bipathency of the bilateral arterial grafts following the procedure.

formal

Clinical evaluations are required to verify the bipathency of the bilateral arterial grafts following the procedure.

3

It's great that the new house has bipathency between the living room and the garden.

informal

It's great that the new house has bipathency between the living room and the garden.

4

The researcher argued that bipathency in neural circuits allows for more robust signal processing in the brain.

academic

The researcher argued that bipathency in neural circuits allows for more robust signal processing in the brain.

5

Our logistics strategy relies on the bipathency of our supply routes to avoid delays during port strikes.

business

Our logistics strategy relies on the bipathency of our supply routes to avoid delays during port strikes.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bipathency
Advérbio
bipathently
Adjetivo
bipathent
Relacionado
pathency

Colocações comuns

ensure bipathency ensure bipathency
confirm bipathency confirm bipathency
structural bipathency structural bipathency
functional bipathency functional bipathency
maintain bipathency maintain bipathency

Frases Comuns

test for bipathency

test for bipathency

achieve full bipathency

achieve full bipathency

loss of bipathency

loss of bipathency

Frequentemente confundido com

bipathency vs bipatency

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Notas de uso

Bipathency is a highly technical term used mostly in medical, engineering, or logistical contexts to describe the existence of two clear paths. It is rarely used in casual conversation and is often seen in specialized testing or diagnostic reports.

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Erros comuns

Learners may confuse this with 'bipedal' (related to walking) or 'bipartisan' (related to politics). Ensure you use it specifically for physical or digital pathways.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Bi-' (two) + 'Path' (way) + '-ency' (state of). If a house has two front doors, it has bipathency.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'bi-' (two) combined with the root 'path' (from Greek pathos/pathos meaning way or feeling, though here used as way) and the suffix '-ency' denoting a state or condition.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun often follows verbs like 'show', 'demonstrate', or 'verify' can be modified by adjectives like 'full', 'partial', or 'restored'

Quiz rápido

The surgeon was pleased to observe complete __________ in the patient's circulatory system after the dual bypass.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

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