bimodal
[bahy-
mohd
-l]
/baɪˈmoʊd l/
adjective
1.
having or providing two modes, methods, systems, etc.
2.
Statistics.
(of a distribution) having or occurring with two modes.
Compare
unimodal
.
3.
Transportation.
pertaining to or suitable for transportation involving the use of two forms of carrier, as truck and rail.
Compare
intermodal
.
Origin
1900-05;
bi-
1
+
modal
Related forms
bimodality,
noun
Examples from the web for
bimodal
In these setting you can develop
bimodal
volcanism where both basalt and rhyolite erupt.
Word Origin and History for
bimodal
adj.
also
bi-modal
, 1891, from
bi-
+
modal
. Related:
Bimodality
.