How Do You Spell BISECT?

Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪsˈɛkt] (IPA)

The word "bisect" is spelled as /baɪˈsɛkt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word comes from the Latin word "bisectus", which means to cut in half. The "bi-" prefix in "bisect" means two and the suffix "-sect" means to cut. So, "bisect" literally means to cut into two equal parts. When pronouncing "bisect", the stress is on the second syllable "sect". Making sure to spell the word "bisect" correctly is important for accurately communicating its meaning in both written and spoken language contexts.

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BISECT Meaning and Definition

  1. Bisect is a verb that refers to the division or cutting of something into two equal parts, specifically by passing through its exact center or midpoint. The term is derived from the Latin words "bi," which means "two," and "sectus," meaning "to cut." Bisecting a line or an object results in the creation of two equal halves or segments.

    In mathematics and geometry, bisect commonly refers to the process of dividing an angle into two equal parts by drawing a line, called a bisector, that passes through the vertex of the angle and divides it into two congruent angles. Similarly, the term can also be used to describe the division of a line segment at its midpoint, resulting in two segments of equal length.

    Bisecting can also extend beyond mathematics into other contexts. For example, in biology, it can refer to the division of a cell or an organism into two equal parts during reproduction or cell division processes. In anatomical terms, it can describe the splitting of a body structure or organ into two halves. Bisecting is a concept frequently employed in various fields to achieve symmetry, balance, or equal division, whether aesthetically, mathematically, or scientifically.

  2. To cut in two, to divide into two parts.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • To cut or divide into two parts.
    • To divide into two equal parts.
    • To cut or divide into two equal parts.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BISECT

Etymology of BISECT

The word "bisect" comes from the Latin term "bisectus", which is a combination of "bi-" meaning "two" and "sectus" meaning "cut". So, the etymology of "bisect" traces back to Latin, indicating the action of dividing or cutting something into two equal parts.

Similar spelling words for BISECT

Conjugate verb Bisect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bisected
you would have bisected
he/she/it would have bisected
we would have bisected
they would have bisected
I would have bisect
you would have bisect
he/she/it would have bisect
we would have bisect
they would have bisect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been bisecting
you would have been bisecting
he/she/it would have been bisecting
we would have been bisecting
they would have been bisecting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would bisect
you would bisect
he/she/it would bisect
we would bisect
they would bisect

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be bisecting
you would be bisecting
he/she/it would be bisecting
we would be bisecting
they would be bisecting

FUTURE

I will bisect
you will bisect
he/she/it will bisect
we will bisect
they will bisect

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bisecting
you will be bisecting
he/she/it will be bisecting
we will be bisecting
they will be bisecting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bisected
you will have bisected
he/she/it will have bisected
we will have bisected
they will have bisected

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bisecting
you will have been bisecting
he/she/it will have been bisecting
we will have been bisecting
they will have been bisecting

IMPERATIVE

we Let's bisect
you bisect
we let´s bisect

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bisect

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bisecting
you were bisecting
he/she/it was bisecting
we were bisecting
they were bisecting

PAST PARTICIPLE

bisected

PAST PERFECT

I had bisected
you had bisected
he/she/it had bisected
we had bisected
they had bisected

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bisecting
you had been bisecting
he/she/it had been bisecting
we had been bisecting
they had been bisecting

PRESENT

I bisect
you bisect
he/she/it bisects
we bisect
they bisect

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bisecting
you are bisecting
he/she/it is bisecting
we are bisecting
they are bisecting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bisecting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bisected
you have bisected
he/she/it has bisected
we have bisected
they have bisected

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bisecting
you have been bisecting
he/she/it has been bisecting
we have been bisecting
they have been bisecting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it bisect

SIMPLE PAST

I bisected
you bisected
he/she/it bisected
we bisected
they bisected

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