Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bisector

noun

/baɪˈsɛk.tər/

Definition

A line, ray, or segment that divides an angle or a segment into two equal parts.

Examples

The angle bisector of a triangle divides the angle into two equal angles.
Using a compass, he constructed the perpendicular bisector of the line segment.
The median of a triangle acts as a bisector dividing the triangle into two smaller triangles with equal area.

Meaning

In geometry, a bisector is used to create two equal segments or angles from a single figure, helping in constructions and various mathematical proofs.