BISECTING Synonyms
1 hypernym for bisecting. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for BISECTING
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| crossing | verb, noun v, 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, adjective v, 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 | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • crossed or intersected in the form of an X | ||||||
| parting | noun, adjective n, 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 | verb v | |||||
noun • the act of severing | ||||||
| splitting | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree | ||||||
| cleaving | verb, noun v, 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, adjective v, 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 | verb v | |||||
verb • divide into two opposing groups or kinds | ||||||
| dimidiate | verb, adjective v, 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. | ||||||
