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dimidiate

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for dimidiate.

Editorial note

For example, another recent study showed that Triatoma dimidiate, an insect that can carry Chagas disease (an inflammatory, infectious illness), infested houses that were in closer proximity to street lighting, Davies said.

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Quick take

Divided into two (equal) halves.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of dimidiate gathered in one view.

adjective

Divided into two (equal) halves.

adjective

Consisting of only one half of what the normal condition requires; having the appearance of lacking one half.

adjective

Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for dimidiate.

adjective

Divided into two (equal) halves.

adjective

Consisting of only one half of what the normal condition requires; having the appearance of lacking one half.

adjective

Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side.

verb

(transitive) To divide into two.

Example sentences

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For example, another recent study showed that Triatoma dimidiate, an insect that can carry Chagas disease (an inflammatory, infectious illness), infested houses that were in closer proximity to street lighting, Davies said.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use dimidiate in a sentence?

For example, another recent study showed that Triatoma dimidiate, an insect that can carry Chagas disease (an inflammatory, infectious illness), infested houses that were in closer proximity to street lighting, Davies said.

What does dimidiate mean?

Divided into two (equal) halves.

What part of speech is dimidiate?

dimidiate is commonly used as adjective, verb.