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bisected

 

[ baɪˈsɛktəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

cut, divide, halve, split

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

Word origin

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.