Bigeminate

/bɪˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/ verb

Definition

To double or occur in pairs; to produce or arrange in twin or duplicate forms.

Etymology

From Latin 'bigeminus' meaning twin or paired, with the verb suffix '-ate'. The word developed to describe the action of forming pairs or doubles.

Kelly Says

This verb is rarely used outside technical contexts, but it beautifully captures the idea of something spontaneously creating a twin or double version of itself!

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