bisect
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //baɪˈsɛkt//
KK: /baɪˈsɛkt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To divide something into two equal parts.
Example
The line will bisect the angle perfectly.
Tense Forms
Past: bisected
Past Participle: bisected
Conversation
Have you ever tried to bisect your study time into two parts?
Not really, but it sounds like a good idea to balance things out.
Yeah, I think it could help me focus better on each subject.
Definitely! You should give it a shot and see how it works for you.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
divide
split
cleave
Antonyms
unite
join
combine
transitive verb
Definition
To cut or divide something into two equal parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to bisect the angle using a protractor.
Tense Forms
Past: bisected
Past Participle: bisected
Conversation
Did you know you can bisect a pizza to get equal slices?
Really? I always just cut it randomly.
Yeah, it helps everyone get the same amount.
Root Explanation
Bisect → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "sect" (from Latin "secare", meaning to cut). The word "bisect" means to cut something into two equal parts.
Memory Tip
Think of 'two' ('bi-') and 'cutting' ('sect') to remember that bisect means to cut something into two parts.
Visually Confused Words
insect
sect