biradiate

ˌbaɪˈreɪdiˌeɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to divide or spread something out in two equal parts, especially from a central point

“The flower is biradiate, with two equal petals on either side of the stem.”

2. adjective

divided or spread out in two equal parts, especially from a central point

“The biradiate shape of the leaf made it easily identifiable.”

Synonyms

  • bisected
  • divided
  • radiate
  • spreading

Antonyms

  • contract
  • converge
  • merge
  • unite