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bisect

 

[ baɪˈsɛkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics division

To bisect means to divide something into two equal parts. This term is commonly used in mathematics, particularly in geometry, where it refers to dividing an angle or a line segment in half.

Synonyms

divide, halve, split

Examples of usage

  • The teacher asked us to bisect the angle in the geometry problem.
  • In order to find the midpoint, we need to bisect the line segment.
  • The diagram illustrates how to bisect the triangle into two equal halves.
  • You can bisect the cake so that each guest gets an equal share.
Context #2 | Verb

computer science

In computer science, to bisect can refer to the method of improving search algorithms where you continuously divide the set of data in half to find a specific element.

Synonyms

divide, halve, split

Examples of usage

  • The binary search algorithm works by bisecting the list repeatedly.
  • To optimize the search, the system will bisect large datasets.
  • The function bisection method is helpful in finding roots of equations.
  • In programming, we often bisect arrays to improve efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "bisect" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bissecção

🇮🇳 बीसक्ट

🇩🇪 halbieren

🇮🇩 membagi dua

🇺🇦 пересікати

🇵🇱 przeciąć

🇯🇵 二分する

🇫🇷 bissecter

🇪🇸 bisectar

🇹🇷 ikiye ayırmak

🇰🇷 이등분하다

🇸🇦 تقسيم إلى نصفين

🇨🇿 rozdělit na polovinu

🇸🇰 rozpoliť

🇨🇳 二分

🇸🇮 razdeliti na polovico

🇮🇸 skera í tvo flokka

🇰🇿 екіге бөлу

🇬🇪 გაწყვეტა

🇦🇿 iki hissəyə bölmək

🇲🇽 bisectar

Word origin

The term 'bisect' originates from the Latin word 'bisectus', which is a combination of 'bis', meaning 'twice', and 'caedere', meaning 'to cut'. The usage of the word can be traced back to mathematical texts where it was needed to describe the action of splitting something into two equal parts, especially in geometry. Over time, the term evolved and was adopted into various fields, including computer science, where the concept of bisection became valuable in algorithms and data handling. The adaptation of the word in technology demonstrates its flexibility and utility in both abstract mathematics and practical applications.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,148 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.