Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bisect

verb
/baɪˈsɛkt/
Definition
To divide something into two equal parts.
Examples
  • The teacher asked us to bisect the triangle to find the midpoint.
  • In geometry, a line that bisects another line forms two equal segments.
  • To understand the concept better, try to bisect a pizza into two equal slices.
Meaning
The act of splitting or cutting something into two equal halves.
Synonyms
  • Divide
  • Split
  • Cut