ˈbɪdʒɪˌmɪni

Definitions

1. noun

A heart rhythm disorder characterized by an irregular heartbeat that alternates between two different rhythms, usually two normal heartbeats followed by a skipped heartbeat.

“The patient was diagnosed with bigeminy, a condition that made it difficult to predict the next heartbeat.”

2. noun

A pair of things that occur or are done in a regular alternating sequence, especially in a musical or poetic context.

“The composer’s use of bigeminy in the symphony created a unique rhythm that captivated the audience.”