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split-brain — ¦ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective : of, relating to, concerned with, or having undergone separation of the two cerebral hemispheres by surgical division of the optic chiasma and corpus callosum behavior in split brain animals split brain research * * *… … Useful english dictionary
split — 1 vb split, split·ting: to divide into parts or portions: as a: to divide into factions, parties, or groups b: to mark (a ballot) or cast or register (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties c: to divide (stock) by issuing a… … Law dictionary
split — (v.) 1580s, from M.Du. splitten, from P.Gmc. *spl(e)it (Cf. Dan., Fris. splitte, O.Fris. splita, Ger. spleißen to split ), from PIE * (s)plei to split, splice (see FLINT (Cf. flint)). Meaning leave, depart first recorded 1954, U.S. slang. Of… … Etymology dictionary
split-screen — split screens 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n Split screen is used to describe the technique in making films and television programmes in which two different pieces of film are shown at the same time. ...split screen movies. 2) N COUNT: oft N n On a computer… … English dictionary
split — [split] vt. split, splitting [MDu splitten, akin to MHG splīzen < IE base * (s)plei , to split, crack > FLINT] 1. to separate, cut, or divide into two or more parts; cause to separate along the grain or length; break into layers 2. to break … English World dictionary
split second — n an extremely short period of time for a split second ▪ For a split second the two men hesitated. in a split second ▪ In that split second Graham knew he had won. >split second adj ▪ It was a technique which required split second timing … Dictionary of contemporary English
split-lev|el — «SPLIHT LEHV uhl», noun, adjective. –n. a house with two or more floor levels, each level about half a story above or below the adjacent level: »that youthful American dream, a split level in the suburbs (Harper s). –adj. having an upper level… … Useful english dictionary
split-brain — split .brān adj of, relating to, concerned with, or having undergone separation of the two cerebral hemispheres by surgical division of the optic chiasma and corpus callosum <split brain research> <split brain patients> … Medical dictionary
split ticket — n a vote in US elections in which the voter has voted for some ↑candidates of one party and some of the other party >split ticket adj ▪ split ticket voting … Dictionary of contemporary English
split-level — /split lev euhl/, adj. 1. noting a house having a room or rooms that are somewhat above or below adjacent rooms, with the floor levels usually differing by approximately half a story. n. 2. a split level house. [1945 50] * * * … Universalium
split-phase — /split fayz /, adj. Elect. 1. pertaining to or noting a current in one of two parallel circuits that have a single phase current source but unequal impedances and that produce currents of different phase. 2. pertaining to or noting a motor or… … Universalium
