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bilevel

bilevel

5.3
Having two levels, for example a house with an upper and lower floor
  • adjective
  • /ˈbaɪˌlɛvəl/
translation icon : bipiso
  • The bilevel design of the building allows for more natural light.

Examples

  • Their new bilevel home separates the bedrooms from the main living area.

  • A bilevel layout can provide more privacy for family members.

  • The architect designed a bilevel apartment to maximize the use of space.

  • I love the bilevel layout of this house.

  • The bilevel design of the house features a spacious living area on one level and bedrooms on another.

  • They chose a bilevel layout for the new office, allowing for a more efficient use of space.

  • The bilevel caravan has an upper deck that provides panoramic views of the surroundings.

Synonyms

twofold
vsbilevel
15 4.0

Having two different parts or aspects

emphasizes physical design or structure with distinct upper and lower parts

Compounds

bilevel car
  • Specialized
4.9

A passenger train car with seats on two levels to carry more people

bilevel rail car
  • Specialized
5.2

A train car with two levels of seats to carry more passengers

bilevel railcar
  • Specialized
4.4

A train car with two levels for passengers to sit

How Layered

multilevel
1 3.7
bilevel
5.3
one-dimensional
  • Specialized
2 4.7

Surface Forms

bilevel positive

Morphology

bilevel = level (transparent) = bi + level

The prefix 'bi-' clearly indicates two levels, and 'level' retains its standard meaning.

Etymology

Bilevel combines bi- 'two' and level 'floor or stage', much like saying 'two-story'. So a bilevel apartment or home has two distinct levels in its design.