C1 noun Formal

bifidancy

/baɪˈfɪdənsi/

The quality or state of being split or divided into two parts or lobes, often referring to biological or anatomical structures. It describes a fork-like or cleft appearance where a single entity diverges into two distinct segments.

Exemplos

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1

The gardener noticed the bifidancy of the leaf, which made the plant look unique.

The gardener noticed the bifidancy of the leaf, which made the plant look unique.

2

The anatomical study highlighted the bifidancy of the specimen's vertebrae as a key diagnostic feature.

The anatomical study highlighted the bifidancy of the specimen's vertebrae as a key diagnostic feature.

3

I've never seen such strange bifidancy in a flower petal before; it's quite striking.

I've never seen such strange bifidancy in a flower petal before; it's quite striking.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bifidancy
Advérbio
bifidly
Adjetivo
bifid
Relacionado
bifidity
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'bi' (two) and 'fissure' (a crack/split). A bifid structure has a fissure that results in 'bifidancy'.

Quiz rápido

The botanist documented the unusual _______ of the leaf, noting how it split perfectly into two lobes.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

1

The gardener noticed the bifidancy of the leaf, which made the plant look unique.

everyday

The gardener noticed the bifidancy of the leaf, which made the plant look unique.

2

The anatomical study highlighted the bifidancy of the specimen's vertebrae as a key diagnostic feature.

formal

The anatomical study highlighted the bifidancy of the specimen's vertebrae as a key diagnostic feature.

3

I've never seen such strange bifidancy in a flower petal before; it's quite striking.

informal

I've never seen such strange bifidancy in a flower petal before; it's quite striking.

4

Botanical classification often relies on the degree of bifidancy in the floral structure to distinguish species.

academic

Botanical classification often relies on the degree of bifidancy in the floral structure to distinguish species.

5

In the niche market for exotic plants, bifidancy in leaf shape is a highly sought-after trait among collectors.

business

In the niche market for exotic plants, bifidancy in leaf shape is a highly sought-after trait among collectors.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bifidancy
Advérbio
bifidly
Adjetivo
bifid
Relacionado
bifidity

Colocações comuns

marked bifidancy notable split into two parts
anatomical bifidancy physical splitting in body structures
degree of bifidancy the extent of the split
structural bifidancy splitting inherent in the design or form
exhibit bifidancy to show a split appearance

Frases Comuns

degree of bifidancy

the extent to which something is split into two

marked by bifidancy

characterized by being split into two

structural bifidancy

the physical state of being split into two parts

Frequentemente confundido com

bifidancy vs bifurcation

Bifurcation refers to the process of branching into two paths, while bifidancy is the state of having a split end or structure.

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Notas de uso

Used almost exclusively in scientific fields like botany, zoology, and anatomy. It is less common than 'bifidity' but serves as a precise technical term for a split state.

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Erros comuns

Learners might use this word to describe a simple choice between two things, but it specifically refers to physical or structural splitting in technical contexts.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'bi' (two) and 'fissure' (a crack/split). A bifid structure has a fissure that results in 'bifidancy'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'bifidus', meaning 'split in two', from 'bi-' (two) and 'findere' (to cleave).

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun takes a singular verb usually preceded by a definite article or a possessive adjective

Quiz rápido

The botanist documented the unusual _______ of the leaf, noting how it split perfectly into two lobes.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Palavras relacionadas

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

at

A1

A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.

but

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

his

A1

This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.

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