Intersected: meaning, definitions and examples

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intersected

 

[ ɪnˈtɜːr.sɛk.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

geometry, mathematics

The term 'intersected' refers to the action of two or more lines, planes, or paths crossing each other. In geometry, when two lines intersect, they meet at a certain point, which is called the point of intersection. This concept is crucial for understanding different geometric figures and shapes. Additionally, in set theory, intersecting sets refers to elements that are common to both sets. The operation is vital in various fields including computer science and data analysis.

Synonyms

converged, crossed, met, overlapped

Examples of usage

  • The two lines intersected at a right angle.
  • In the Venn diagram, the circles intersected to show overlapping elements.
  • GPS data is used to track paths that intersected during the study.
  • The study found that the pathways of the two rivers intersected.

Translations

Translations of the word "intersected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intersecção

🇮🇳 प्रतिच्छेदित

🇩🇪 geschnitten

🇮🇩 berpotongan

🇺🇦 перетнуті

🇵🇱 przecięty

🇯🇵 交差した

🇫🇷 intersecté

🇪🇸 intersecado

🇹🇷 kesişen

🇰🇷 교차된

🇸🇦 متقاطع

🇨🇿 zkřížený

🇸🇰 priesečný

🇨🇳 交叉的

🇸🇮 presečen

🇮🇸 skorin

🇰🇿 қиылысқан

🇬🇪 კვეთილი

🇦🇿 kəsişmiş

🇲🇽 intersecado

Word origin

The word 'intersected' comes from the Latin 'intersectus', which is the past participle of 'intersecare', meaning 'to cut between'. The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among', while 'sect' is derived from 'secare', meaning 'to cut'. This etymology illustrates the essence of the term: the action of cutting through or coming together at a point. The use of 'intersect' began to gain traction in English around the late 15th century, originally in mathematical contexts. Over the centuries, its application expanded into various scientific fields, including physics and computer science, as it became central to discussions of space, geometry, and data analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,566, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.