Bisected: meaning, definitions and examples
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bisected
[ baɪˈsɛktəd ]
mathematics term
To bisect means to divide something into two equal parts. This term is often used in geometry, where a line segment or an angle is bisected to create two equal segments or angles. Bisecting a line segment involves finding its midpoint and drawing a line at that point. The concept of bisection can also apply to more abstract ideas, such as opinions or groups, where a consensus is divided.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The angle was bisected perfectly.
- She bisected the chocolate bar to share it.
- The line segment was bisected using a compass.
- During the debate, the audience was bisected in their opinions.
Translations
Translations of the word "bisected" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bissectado
🇮🇳 बिसेक्टेड
🇩🇪 halbiert
🇮🇩 dibagi dua
🇺🇦 половинний
🇵🇱 przecięty
🇯🇵 二分された
🇫🇷 bissecté
🇪🇸 biseccionado
🇹🇷 ikiye bölünmüş
🇰🇷 이분된
🇸🇦 مُقسّم إلى نصفين
🇨🇿 půlený
🇸🇰 pôlený
🇨🇳 二分的
🇸🇮 prepolovljen
🇮🇸 hnífður
🇰🇿 екіге бөлінген
🇬🇪 ბისექტირებული
🇦🇿 iki hissəyə bölünmüş
🇲🇽 bisectado
Etymology
The word 'bisect' originates from the Latin 'bis' meaning 'twice' and 'secare' meaning 'to cut'. Its first recorded use in English dates back to the 15th century, primarily in the context of mathematics and geometry. The prefix 'bi-' indicates division into two parts, while 'sect' refers to the act of cutting. The concept has been widely adopted in educational curricula, particularly in geometry, where students learn to bisect angles and line segments. Over time, the term has expanded beyond mathematics to describe splitting in various contexts, illustrating the evolution of its usage in the English language.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,416, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26414 fumigated
- 26415 puritanical
- 26416 bisected
- 26417 obliterating
- 26418 reimbursing
- 26419 clouding
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