dimidiate

adjective

1. divided in halves
2. rare.
   biology having one of two sides or parts less developed than the other

   dimidiate antlers

verb

1. tr heraldry to halve (two bearings) so that they can be represented on the same shield

Derived Forms

• diˌmidiˈation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dimidiate¹

C17: from Latin dīmidiāre to halve, from dīmidius half, from dis- apart + medius middle

Example Sentences

Dimidiate, halved; as where a leaf or leaflet has only one side developed.

From Project Gutenberg

P. 1-2 cm. dimidiate, sessile and fixed by a downy nodule, white, marginate behind, variegated with minute rufescent scales; g. radiating from base, at length brownish rusty; sp. ——. haustellaris, Fr.

From Project Gutenberg

P. excentric, generally dimidiate, conchate, elliptical or rounded, mouse-grey then pale, viscid, squamulose; g. deeply decur. base anastomosing, white then tinged yellow; sp. 9-12 � 4-6.

From Project Gutenberg

P. convex, dimidiate, sooty, with black squamules; g. decur. distinct, white; s. with black squamules up to sooty ring. dryinus, Pers.

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Dimidiate, sessile or with a sublateral stem. scoticus, B. and Br.

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