ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Intersect

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪntəˈsɛkt/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Intersect is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

Meaning

(ambitransitive) To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

More Meanings

  1. (mathematics) Of two sets, to have at least one element in common.

Example Sentences

Parallel lines don't intersect.
Lands intersected by a narrow frith / Abhor each other.
Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre.

Word Forms

Synonyms for intersect

Depending on context, synonyms include cross.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cross, converge, overlap, crosscut, compatible, meet.

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