adj
Meaning 1
Divided into two (equal) halves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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dimidiate
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adj
Meaning 2
Consisting of only one half of what the normal condition requires; having the appearance of lacking one half.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
- a dimidiate leaf, which has only one side developed
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adj
Meaning 3
Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
- dimidiate hermaphroditism
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verb
Meaning 4
To divide into two.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Meaning 5
To represent one half of, or undergo dimidiation with.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics
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History
Etymology
From Latin dīmidiātus, past participle of dīmidiāre (“to halve”).
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: разполовявам (razpolovjavam) — To divide into two