Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hemisect

verb
/ˈhɛm.ɪ.sɛkt/
Definition
To divide something into two equal parts, especially in a geometric context.
Examples
  • The architect decided to hemisect the circle to create two equal semi-circles for the design.
  • In geometry class, we learned how to hemisect angles for better accuracy in our constructions.
Meaning
Hemisect refers to the action of splitting an object, particularly a geometric shape, into two equal halves.
Synonyms
  • bisect
  • divide
  • split