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Bidirectional vs Directional - What's the difference?

bidirectional | directional |

As adjectives the difference between bidirectional and directional

is that bidirectional is moving in two directions (usually opposite) while directional is indicating direction.

As a noun directional is

something that indicates direction, such as a vehicle's turn signal.

bidirectional

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Moving in two directions (usually opposite).
  • Operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite).

    • Antonyms

    * unidirectional

    directional

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Indicating direction.
  • Of or relating to guidance or help.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that indicates direction, such as a vehicle's turn signal.

    • Derived terms

    * (l)

    See also

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