dimidiate

Meanings

Adj

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.

Verb

To divide into two.
To represent one half of, or undergo dimidiation with.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin dīmidiātus, past participle of dīmidiāre (“to halve”).

Synonyms

bisect, bisected, halve

Scrabble Score: 13

dimidiate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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dimidiate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

dimidiate is a valid Words With Friends word