biarticulate

/ˌbaɪˈɑːrtɪkjʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having two joints or articulations.

“The biarticulate knee of the jumping spider enables it to leap with great precision.”

2. noun

A joint or articulation that is divided into two parts.

“The biarticulate joint of the dinosaur’s leg was a crucial factor in its mobility.”

Synonyms

  • bi-jointed
  • diarthrodial

Antonyms

  • monarthrodial