Dimidiate /(?)/
Di·mid·i·ate
Dimidiate
a.
- Divided into two equal parts; reduced to half in shape or form.
- 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. (Biol.)
Dimidiate
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Dimidiated; p. pr. & vb. n. Dimidiating
- To divide into two equal parts. [Obs.]
- To represent the half of; to halve. (Her.)