Intersection: meaning, definitions and examples

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intersection

[ ˌɪn.tərˈsek.ʃən ]

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mathematics

A point, line, or curve common to two or more geometric figures.

Synonyms

crossing, junction, meeting point

Examples of usage

The intersection of two lines forms a point.
The intersection of two circles is a line.

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traffic

A junction where two or more roads cross.

Synonyms

crossing, crossroads, junction

Examples of usage

There was heavy traffic at the intersection.
The accident happened at the intersection of Main Street and Maple Avenue.

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general

A point or area where two or more things intersect or cross each other.

Synonyms

crossing point, junction, meeting point

Examples of usage

The intersection of art and technology is a growing field.
The intersection of different cultures can lead to interesting discoveries.

Translations

Translations of the word "intersection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interseção

🇮🇳 चौराहा

🇩🇪 Kreuzung

🇮🇩 persimpangan

🇺🇦 перехрестя

🇵🇱 skrzyżowanie

🇯🇵 交差点

🇫🇷 intersection

🇪🇸 intersección

🇹🇷 kavşak

🇰🇷 교차로

🇸🇦 تقاطع

🇨🇿 křižovatka

🇸🇰 križovatka

🇨🇳 交叉口

🇸🇮 križišče

🇮🇸 gatnamót

🇰🇿 қиылыс

🇬🇪 გადაკვეთა

🇦🇿 kəsişmə

🇲🇽 intersección

Word origin

The word 'intersection' originated in the 1550s from the Latin word 'intersectionem', which means 'a cutting asunder, intersection'. The concept of intersection has been widely used in mathematics, urban planning, and various other fields to describe the point or area where two or more things meet or cross each other.