Bisecting

/baɪˈsɛktɪŋ/ verb, gerund

Definition

The present participle of bisect; the act of dividing something into two equal parts.

Etymology

Present participle of 'bisect' formed with the '-ing' suffix, showing an ongoing or habitual action.

Kelly Says

In geometry, 'bisecting' an angle is like finding the perfect middle ground—the bisecting line divides the angle's opening into two exactly equal pieces, a concept so useful it's applied to everything from architecture to debate compromise.

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