Bisect
/baɪˈsɛkt/noun
To divide into two equal parts.
Did you know?The concept of 'bisecting' goes beyond mere division; in ancient geometry, it symbolized balance between opposing forces, a principle echoed in many philosophical traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
bis
“twice”
Latin
Latin
secare
“to cut”
Middle English
Middle English
bisecten
“to cut in two”
16th Century
English
bisect
“to divide into two equal parts, especially in geometry”
Modern English
English
bisect
“to split into two equal halves, retaining the mathematical significance and philosophical implications of balance.”