bisect

[bahy-sekt]

bisect Definition

• 1. to divide into two equal parts
• 2. to intersect or cross at a midpoint

Using bisect: Examples

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

• Example

  The line bisects the circle.

• Example

  The road bisects the park.

• Example

  The river bisects the city.

• Example

  The teacher asked the students to bisect the angle.

bisect Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bisect

• halve
• split
• intersect
• cut in half

Antonyms for bisect

• combine
• unite
• merge

Phrases with bisect

• bisecting angle

  an angle that divides another angle into two equal parts

  Example

  The student drew a bisecting angle to solve the problem.

• median plane

  a plane that bisects the body into left and right halves

  Example

  The median plane is an imaginary line that runs down the center of the body.

• bisector theorem

  a theorem that states that a line that bisects an angle in a triangle also divides the opposite side into two proportional segments

  Example

  The bisector theorem is used to find the length of a side of a triangle.

Origins of bisect

from Latin 'bisectus', meaning 'cut in two'

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Summary: bisect in Brief

The verb 'bisect' [bahy-sekt] means to divide something into two equal parts or to intersect or cross at a midpoint. It can be used in various contexts, such as geometry, geography, and mathematics. Examples include 'The line bisects the circle' and 'The teacher asked the students to bisect the angle.' Other phrases include 'bisecting angle,' 'median plane,' and 'bisector theorem.'