1. to divide into two equal parts; to halve
Usage: formal; rare

1. divided into two equal parts; halved
Usage: formal; heraldry: describing a shield or charge divided vertically into two halves of different tinctures

Examples

• The architect chose to dimidiate the façade with a vertical line of contrasting stone.
• A dimidiate shield in heraldry displays two distinct colors or patterns on its left and right halves.
• The proposal would dimidiate the budget between two competing departments.
• The dimidiate design created a striking visual balance in the composition.
• Medieval heralds used dimidiate techniques to combine family crests on a single shield.