NYT Dictionary

DIMIDIATE

/dɪˈmɪdi.ət/
AdjectiveVerbDI-mid-i-atedi-mid-i-ate · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Divided into two (equal) halves.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin dīmidiātus, past participle of dīmidiāre (“to halve”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026.

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