nounfemininepl: bisections / bisections
bisseção
1. The action of dividing something into two equal parts
The bisection of the angle was performed using a compass and straightedge.
A bisseção do ângulo foi realizada usando um compasso e uma régua.
2. A line, plane, or other geometric element that divides something into two equal parts
The bisection of the triangle creates two congruent smaller triangles.
A bisseção do triângulo cria dois triângulos menores congruentes.
3. In mathematics, the process of finding the midpoint or dividing into halves
Bisection method is used in numerical analysis to find roots of equations.
O método da bisseção é usado em análise numérica para encontrar raízes de equações.
Bisection is primarily used in academic and technical contexts, particularly in mathematics, geometry, and engineering. In both Brazil and the United States, it is standard terminology taught in secondary mathematics education. The term is formal and rarely used in casual conversation outside of educational or professional settings.
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