bisect
Translation
to bisect, to cut in half
Examples
A line can bisect an angle.
A line can bisect an angle.
The river bisects the town.
The river bisects the town.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cut (sth.) into two equal parts A line can bisect an angle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: halve, divide, split; Antonyms: join, unite
Etymology
From Latin 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'secare' meaning 'to cut'. Literally 'to cut in two'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bi-' as in 'bicycle' (two wheels) and 'sect' as in 'section' (a cut part). To cut into two sections.