noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process or instance of dividing in half.

   "There are several recursion theorems for large sets, such that a single new halving results in several new infinite families of halvings."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of halve form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

ambiguityambivalencebifiditybiformitybifurcationbipartition

Example

More examples

"Try halving a half endlessly and then you realize you don't exist."

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