binal

[ bahyn-l ]

adjective

1. double; twofold.

binal

/ ˈbaɪnəl /

adjective

1. twofold; double

Word History and Origins

Origin of binal¹

First recorded in 1650–60, binal is from the New Latin word bīnālis twin, double. See bin-, -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of binal¹

C17: from New Latin bīnālis; see bin-

Example Sentences

One Ethiopian, who gave only his first name, Binal, because he feared for his precarious situation, was among numerous migrants who refused to board buses on Wednesday, saying he wanted to try to get to England.

From Time

Prosecutors appeared to have been caught off guard by Binal­shibh’s allegation and said they would look into it.

From Washington Post

Later, James Harrington, the lead civilian attorney for Binal­shibh, said that four of the five defendants are “adamant” in their belief that the interpreter worked at the black site, and that the fifth is unsure.

From Washington Post

Those issues include Binal­shibh’s desire to have officials look into what he says is a pattern of mistreatment at the hands of guards inside Camp 7, the section of the prison where he is held.

From Washington Post

Sphēnot′ic, pertaining to the sphenoid bone and the otic capsule; Sphē′no-tur′binal, sphenoidal and turbinated or whorled.

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