dimidiate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Di*mid"i*ate adjective

Etymology

L. dimidiatus, p. p. of dimidiare to halve, fr. dimidius half. See Demi-.

Definitions

1. Divided into two equal parts; reduced to half in shape or form.
2. (Biol.) (a) Consisting of only one half of what the normal condition requires; having the appearance of lacking one half; as, a dimidiate leaf, which has only one side developed. (b) Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side; as, dimidiate hermaphroditism.

Di*mid"i*ate transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Dimidiated; present participle & verbal noun Dimidiating

Definitions

1. To divide into two equal parts. Obs. Cockeram.
2. (Her.) To represent the half of; to halve.