midline
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B2
/ˈmɪdˌlaɪn/
central dividing line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'midline' originates from Middle English, combining 'mid' meaning 'middle' and 'line' meaning 'a long, narrow mark or band'.
Historical Evolution
'midline' changed from the Middle English word 'mid' and 'line' and eventually became the modern English word 'midline'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a line in the middle', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an imaginary line that divides the body into equal left and right halves.
The surgeon made an incision along the midline of the abdomen.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a line that divides something into two equal parts.
The midline of the road was clearly marked.
Synonyms
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