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

The calyptra (fig. 24) is half-cleft (dimidiate) and very hairy.

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To dimidiate two coats of arms, the dexter half of one shield was conjoined to the sinister half of the other.

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Dimidiate -us: halved; extending half way around; applied to elytra when they cover only half the abdomen.

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The stem is wanting, and the cap is shelving, dimidiate, reniform or suborbicular.

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Dimidiate, halved, said of a sessile pileus semi-circular in form and attached by the plane edge directly to the wood.

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