Dimidiate

Definition:

  • (a.) Divided into two equal parts; reduced to half in shape or form.
  • (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.
  • (a.) Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side; as, dimidiate hermaphroditism.
  • (v. t.) To divide into two equal parts.
  • (v. t.) To represent the half of; to halve.