Definition of "dimidiate" in English

adjective

1. Divided into two (equal) halves.

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

   • a dimidiate leaf, which has only one side developed

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

   • dimidiate hermaphroditism

verb

1. (transitive) To divide into two.

2. (transitive, heraldry) To represent one half of, or undergo dimidiation with.