bisected; bisecting; bisects
: to divide into two usually equal parts
bi·sec·tion·al
(ˈ)bī-¦sek-shə-nᵊl 
-shnəl
bisectionally
adverb
Examples of bisect in a Sentence
Verb
Draw a line that bisects the angle.
The city is bisected by the highway.
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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
In all, current plans for Venice Dell include 120 units , commercial space and parking garages to replace beach parking and provide spots for residents, all bisected by a canal.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Before joining the Royal Family, Kate Middleton was granted her own lozenge, featuring three acorns (representing her and her two siblings) bisected by a gold chevron (for her mother’s maiden name, Goldsmith).
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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Verb
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
In all, current plans for Venice Dell include 120 units , commercial space and parking garages to replace beach parking and provide spots for residents, all bisected by a canal.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Before joining the Royal Family, Kate Middleton was granted her own lozenge, featuring three acorns (representing her and her two siblings) bisected by a gold chevron (for her mother’s maiden name, Goldsmith).
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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“Bisect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bisect. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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bisect
verb
bi·sect
ˈbī-ˌsekt
bī-ˈsekt
1
: to divide into two usually equal parts
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