Transversal: meaning, definitions and examples

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transversal

 

[ trรฆnหˆsษœหr.sษ™l ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

A line that intersects two or more lines at distinct points.

Synonyms

crossing line, intersecting line

Examples of usage

  • A transversal intersects two parallel lines forming eight angles.
  • The transversal in the diagram is represented by line l.
  • Transversals play a key role in the study of angles and geometry.
  • The concept of transversals is fundamental in understanding geometric relationships.
  • In geometry, transversals are used to determine angles and parallel lines.
Context #2 | Adjective

mathematics

Relating to a line that intersects other lines at distinct points.

Synonyms

crossing, intersecting

Examples of usage

  • The transversal angles in the diagram are congruent.
  • The transversal line cuts through the parallel lines creating multiple angles.
  • Identifying transversal properties helps solve geometric problems efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "transversal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transversal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช quer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melintang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟะตั€ะตั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poprzeczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจชๆ–ญ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transversal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ transversal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท enine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšก๋‹จ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุถูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prieฤny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจชๅ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพversum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะปะดะตะฝะตาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eninษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ transversal

Word origin

The term 'transversal' originated from the Latin word 'transversalis', meaning 'lying across'. It has been used in geometry and mathematics to describe lines that intersect or cut through other lines. The concept of transversals has been essential in understanding geometric relationships and angles. Over time, it has become a fundamental term in the field of mathematics, particularly in geometry.