What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hemisect
Example
The chef hemisected the avocado and removed the pit. [hemisected: past tense verb]
Example
The line of symmetry hemisects the rectangle into two equal parts. [hemisects: present tense verb]
bisect
Example
The teacher bisected the circle into two equal parts. [bisected: past tense verb]
Example
The line of symmetry bisects the triangle into two equal parts. [bisects: present tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bisect is more commonly used than hemisect in everyday language, especially in mathematical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hemisect and bisect?
Both hemisect and bisect are formal words that are typically used in academic or technical contexts, such as mathematics or geometry.
