What is another word for bivariant?
Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪvˈe͡əɹi͡ənt] (IPA) 
Bivariant is an adjective used in mathematics to describe a function of two variables. However, there are several synonyms that can also be used to describe such functions. Some of these synonyms include bilinear, biunivocal, bimodal, binary, and duplex. Bilinear refers specifically to a function that is linear in both variables. Biunivocal denotes a one-to-one correspondence between two sets. Bimodal describes a distribution that has two distinct peaks. Binary means composed of two distinct elements or parts. Lastly, duplex refers to something having two parts or features. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with bivariant depending on the context of the mathematical problem being solved.
