Intersection - English meaning

ˌɪn.təˈsek.ʃən

Intersection – definitions in English dictionary

noun
A point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect.
Usage examples:
The intersection of a plane and a cone
Synonims:
CrossingCriss-crossingConvergenceMeetingJoining

noun
A point or set of points where two lines, planes, etc., cross
Usage examples:
Times square is one of new york’s busiest intersections.

noun
The point where two things come together and have an effect on each other
Usage examples:
Intersection of sth and sth the book looks at the intersection of religious belief and business.

noun
An occasion when two lines cross, or the place where this happens
Usage examples:
The intersection of the lines on the graph marks the point where we start to make a profit.

noun
The place where two or more roads join or cross each other
Usage examples:
A busy intersection, turn right at the next intersection.

Intersection translation into English

Intersection: translate from English into Chinese

路口, 马路口

Intersection: translate from English into Dutch

Kruispunt, Doorsnede

Intersection: translate from English into French

Intersection, Carrefour

Intersection: translate from English into German

Überschneidung, Schnittpunkt, Kreuzung, Schnitt, Kreuz, Knotenpunkt, Straßenkreuzung

Intersection: translate from English into Hindi

चौराहा, प्रतिच्छेदन, कटाव, अंतथप्रतिच्छेदन

Intersection: translate from English into Italian

Intersezione, Incrocio, Intersecazione

Intersection: translate from English into Korean

교차로, 가로지름

Intersection: translate from English into Russian

Перекресток, Пересечение, Точка пересечения, Линия пересечения, Перекрещивание

Intersection: translate from English into Spanish

Intersección, Cruce, Sección

Word origin

mid 16th century: from Latin intersectio(n- ), from intersecare (see intersect).

Study English words for free

Worder is a free project where you can save words, add translations and study English words.

In order to use our service, you need a free account. You can sign in or sign up an account right now. You can use it in our application afterward.

* The project is being actively developed right now. So, not all functions are available, but we update it regularly.

Intersection – similar words

intersecting

ˌɪn.təˈsekt

verb
Divide (something) by passing or lying across it.
Usage examples:
The area is intersected only by minor roads

verb
Present participle of intersect
Usage examples:
The roads intersect near the bridge., this is the point where the line intersects the curve., the g…

verb
(of lines, roads, etc.) to cross one another
Usage examples:
The roads intersect near the bridge., this is the point where the line intersects the curve.

Intersecting - all meanings in English

intersected

ˌɪn.təˈsekt

verb
Divide (something) by passing or lying across it.
Usage examples:
The area is intersected only by minor roads

verb
Past simple and past participle of intersect
Usage examples:
The roads intersect near the bridge., this is the point where the line intersects the curve., the g…

verb
(of lines, roads, etc.) to cross one another
Usage examples:
The roads intersect near the bridge., this is the point where the line intersects the curve.

Intersected - all meanings in English

intersect

ˌɪn.təˈsekt

verb
Divide (something) by passing or lying across it.
Usage examples:
The area is intersected only by minor roads

verb
To meet and go through or across
Usage examples:
[ t ] weaver street intersects palmer avenue at the next corner.

verb
If two things intersect, they come together and have an effect on each other
Usage examples:
Intersect with sth we need to pinpoint the place where maximum achievable conservation intersects w…

Intersect - all meanings in English

Intersection synonims

convergence

kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

noun
The process or state of converging.
Usage examples:
The convergence of lines in the distance

noun
The fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together
Usage examples:
A convergence of interests/opinions/ideas, the convergence of pop-cultural trends and technological…

Convergence - all meanings in English

criss-crossing

verb
Present participle of criss-cross
Usage examples:
This area of the city is criss-crossed by railway lines.

Criss-crossing - all meanings in English

crossing

ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ

noun
A place where roads or railway lines cross.
Usage examples:
A stream of cars was waiting for the railway crossing barriers to be opened

verb
Go or extend across or to the other side of (an area, stretch of water, etc.).
Usage examples:
She has crossed the atlantic twice

noun
A place where a road and a railroad cross
Usage examples:
A pedestrian crossing

Crossing - all meanings in English

joining

dʒɔɪn

verb
Link; connect.
Usage examples:
The tap was joined to a pipe

noun
A place or line where two or more things are connected or fastened together.
Usage examples:
It was soldered so well that you couldn't see the join

verb
Present participle of join
Usage examples:
A long suspension bridge joins the two islands., join the two pieces together using strong glue., t…

Joining - all meanings in English

meeting

noun
An assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion.
Usage examples:
We held an urgent meeting to discuss the response to the epidemic

verb
Arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of (someone).
Usage examples:
A week later i met him in the street

noun
An occasion when people come together
Usage examples:
We scheduled the meeting for friday.

Meeting - all meanings in English

My Worder

Please register or authorize in order to use all the features of our service.

Our statistic

🙏 Support our free project clicking on the ads below:

Learn English words everywhere!

All our English words and phrases are available for learning for free in our mobile application.

We also provide a browser extension which allows you to find words in our database right in your browser.

Or simply scan this code: