
Bisect
Equal Halves
Bisect means splitting something so both parts are exactly the same size.

A river bisects the city, creating two equal parts.
Physical Division
Bisect often implies a physical cut or division in everyday contexts.

The proposed road will bisect the ancient forest.
Literal and Figurative
Can refer to both literal divisions and metaphorical or abstract ones.

The debate bisected public opinion into distinct camps.
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