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bisect
to divide something into two equal parts
Synonyms
- halve
- split
- divide
Antonyms
- join
- merge
bisect in a sentence
The surveyor used a laser level to bisect the field into two equal plots.
The city planner decided to bisect the old park with a walking path so both new neighborhoods could reach the pond easily.
Where it comes from
From Latin bi- 'two' + secare 'to cut'
Memory hook
BI (two) + SECT (cut) — cut into two pieces.
Word parts
- bi, di, du/deu — two, divided
bisect: bi- (two) + sect (cut)