bisect

verb

bi·​sect ˈbī-ˌsekt 

bī-ˈsekt

bisected; bisecting; bisects

transitive verb

: to divide into two usually equal parts

intransitive verb

: cross, intersect

bisection

ˈbī-ˌsek-shən 

bī-ˈsek-

noun

bisectional

ˈbī-ˌsek-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

bisectionally adverb

Synonyms of bisect

• intersect
• cross

Examples of bisect in a Sentence

Draw a line that bisects the angle.

The city is bisected by the highway.

Recent Examples on the Web

The car had to be redesigned to accommodate the new structure, which is dominated by large glass panels and bisected by a central strip that runs from the windshield to the rear of the car. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, Hotel and Spa is located adjacent to the mammoth Thornton Quarry, a south suburban landmark bisected by Interstate 294. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

The dog is ahead and has stopped by the tree that bisects the diagonal; the girl with the bright red coat who seems to be paused behind him. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

Awaiting beyond a temple pylon recreated in the Parisian hôtel particulier were a series of columns, each bisected by a large sculpted niche with treasures galore within. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 1 + intersect

First Known Use

circa 1645, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for bisect

• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• collect
• connect
• correct
• deflect
• detect
• direct
• dissect
• effect
• eject

Kids Definition

bisect

verb

bi·​sect ˈbī-ˌsekt 

bī-ˈsekt

1

: to divide into two usually equal parts

2

: intersect sense 1, cross