bisecting

[bahy-sek-ting]

bisecting Definition

• 1. to divide into two equal parts
• 2. to cut or intersect into two equal parts

Using bisecting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bisecting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The line bisects the angle into two equal parts.

• Example

  The road bisects the park.

• Example

  The plane bisected the cloud layer.

bisecting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bisecting

• halve
• intersect
• cut in half

Phrases with bisecting

• bisecting an angle

  dividing an angle into two equal parts

  Example

  The student used a compass to bisect the angle.

• bisecting a line segment

  dividing a line segment into two equal parts

  Example

  The carpenter bisected the board to make two equal pieces.

• bisecting a circle

  dividing a circle into two equal parts

  Example

  The artist bisected the circle to create a semi-circle.

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Summary: bisecting in Brief

The verb 'bisecting' [bahy-sek-ting] means to divide or cut something into two equal parts. It is often used in geometry, such as 'bisecting an angle' or 'bisecting a line segment.'