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Definition of bisect

bisect

/baɪˈsɛkt/
Adjective:bisectional
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Past Simple:bisected
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Past Participle:bisected
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Present Participle:bisecting
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bisect Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To divide a line, angle, shape, or physical area into two equal or nearly equal parts.

Example

"The newly constructed highway will bisect the rural valley, separating the northern farmlands from the southern pastures."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'bisect' with 'dissect'; to bisect means to divide something into two equal halves (often in geometry or geography), whereas to dissect means to cut apart a biological specimen or analyze something in minute detail.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the Latin prefix 'bi-' (meaning 'two') and 'secare' (meaning 'to cut', with past participle 'sectus').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bisect. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bisect
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