bisect Meaning & Definition
What Does Bisect Mean?
Bisect is used as a verb meaning To cut or divide into two parts. It is also used to mean To divide an angle, line segment, or other figure into two equal parts. As a noun, it means A bisector, which divides into two equal parts.
Word Facts for Bisect
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /baɪˈsɛkt/ |
| Synonyms | dichotomize and dimidiate |
| Plural | bisects |
| Verb forms | bisects, bisecting, bisected |
Bisect Definition (Verb)
- To cut or divide into two parts.
The river bisects the town.
- To divide an angle, line segment, or other figure into two equal parts.
- To perform a binary search on files in source control in order to identify the specific change that introduced a bug etc.
Bisect as a Noun
- A bisector, which divides into two equal parts.
- An envelope, card, or fragment thereof showing an affixed cut half of a regular issued stamp, over which one or more postal markings have been applied. Typically used in wartime when normal lower rate stamps may not be available.
Synonyms of Bisect
Bisect synonyms and antonyms →Bisect in a Sentence
The river bisects the town.
Word Forms & Grammar
bisect (third-person singular simple present bisects, present participle bisecting, simple past and past participle bisected)
bisect (plural bisects)
Words That Rhyme With Bisect
Origin of Bisect
From bi- (“bi-, two”) + Latin secāre (“to cut”).
Common Questions About Bisect
Is bisect a verb or a noun?
Bisect is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for bisect?
You can replace bisect with words such as dichotomize and dimidiate. See the full list of bisect synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bisect?
The plural of bisect is bisects.
What is the past tense of bisect?
The past tense of bisect is bisected. The present participle is bisecting.