How to pronounce bisect
American English pronunciation
BY-sekt
- IPA
- /ˈbaɪˌsɛkt/
- Syllables
- BY · sekt (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
- Also said
- by-SEKT
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What bisect means
To cut or divide something into two equal parts
In a sentence: Use your ruler to bisect the line so both halves match.
Where it comes from: It is made from the Latin bi-, meaning "two," and a word meaning "to cut."
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