bipartition

Division into halves

Bipartition is a division into two parts.

In mathematics and computer science, it describes splitting a set or graph into exactly two groups: The algorithm performs a bipartition of the network into clusters.

The term appears in biology for cell division and in logic for binary classifications.

Less technical than it sounds—any two-way split qualifies.

division

bisection

Division into two equal parts

subdivision · splitting · cleaving · severing · dissection · bifurcation · demarcation · allocation · apportionment · fractioning

duality

binary

Consisting of two parts

pair · dichotomous · duplex · polarity · opposites · complementarity · yin-yang · contrast · antithesis · counterpart

symmetry

bilateral

Involving two parties

congruence · correspondence · parity · balance · proportion · isomorphism · uniformity · alignment · equilibrium · evenness

mathematical

subset

Collection within collection

  • vertexPoint where edges converge
  • nodeConnection point in networks
  • algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure

combinatorics · classification · clustering · recursion · complement · disjoint

Opposites
number of divisions

bipartitiontrisection

Division into three

division versus unity

bipartitionunification

Merging into one entity

union · unity · consolidation · merger · integration

Family

part, partner, depart, partial, partition, impart, particle, partitioning, partitioned

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