hemisection

hem·i·sect

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hem-i-sekt, hem-i-sekt]
- /ˌhɛm ɪˈsɛkt, ˈhɛm ɪˌsɛkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hem-i-sekt, hem-i-sekt]
- /ˌhɛm ɪˈsɛkt, ˈhɛm ɪˌsɛkt/

Definition of hemisection word

verb with object hemisection to cut into two equal parts; to bisect, especially along a medial longitudinal plane. 1

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Origin of hemisection

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; hemi- + -sect

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Parts of speech for Hemisection

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hemisection popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hemisection usage trend in Literature

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