what is bis?
<answer> It is a prefix or suffix designating the second instance of a thing, thus preceding ter. <context> Bis is a prefix or suffix designating the second instance of a thing, thus preceding ter. An example in recent modern usage is the ITU-T modem standard from the late 20th century, V.32bis.Bis can also refer to:1  Bis (band) , a Scottish Indie pop band.2  Bis (magazine) , a Japanese high-teens' magazine published by Kobunsha.n example in recent modern usage is the ITU-T modem standard from the late 20th century, V.32bis. Bis can also refer to: 1  Bis (band) , a Scottish Indie pop band. 2  Bis (magazine) , a Japanese high-teens' magazine published by Kobunsha.