BISECTING Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word bisecting. (close relations)
Definition of BISECTING
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crossing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • traveling across • a shallow area in a stream that can be forded • a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect • a junction where one street or road crosses another • a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids • a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean) | ||||||||
cutting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • the act of cutting something into parts • a piece cut off from the main part of something • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of diluting something • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character • unpleasantly cold and damp • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
intersecting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • crossed or intersected in the form of an X | ||||||||
parting | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of departing politely • a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions | ||||||||
severing | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of severing | ||||||||
splitting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree | ||||||||
cleaving | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • make by cutting into • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation | ||||||||
dividing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) • a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems verb • separate into parts or portions • perform a division • act as a barrier between; stand between • move or break apart • make a division or separation • force, take, or pull apart | ||||||||
dichotomize | verbv | |||||||
verb • divide into two opposing groups or kinds | ||||||||
dimidiate | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • To divide into two. • To represent one half of. adjective • Divided into two (equal) halves • Consisting of only one half of what the normal condition requires; having the appearance of lacking one half. • Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side. |