Traversed: meaning, definitions and examples

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traversed

 

[ trəˈvɜːrsd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Traversed means to travel across or through an area. It is often used in the context of exploring, navigating, or crossing distances, whether literally or metaphorically. The word conveys a sense of movement from one point to another.

Synonyms

crossed, navigated, passed through, traveled

Examples of usage

  • She traversed the mountain range during her hike.
  • The researchers traversed the forest in search of rare species.
  • He traversed the city streets on his bicycle.

Translations

Translations of the word "traversed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atravessado

🇮🇳 पार किया

🇩🇪 durchquert

🇮🇩 melintasi

🇺🇦 перетнутий

🇵🇱 przekroczony

🇯🇵 横断された

🇫🇷 traversé

🇪🇸 atravesado

🇹🇷 geçildi

🇰🇷 횡단된

🇸🇦 مقطوع

🇨🇿 přešel

🇸🇰 prešiel

🇨🇳 穿越

🇸🇮 prečkan

🇮🇸 farið

🇰🇿 кезеңін

🇬🇪 გადავლილი

🇦🇿 keçmiş

🇲🇽 atravesado

Etymology

The word 'traverse' comes from the Latin 'traversare', meaning 'to cross over'. The prefix 'tra-' is derived from 'trans-', which means 'across' or 'beyond'. The term has been in use in the English language since the 14th century, primarily found in geographical and navigational contexts. Over time, 'traverse' has also been adapted for various disciplines, including mathematics and law, where it can denote the act of crossing or passing, as well as more abstract usages in literature and philosophy. The transition from its Latin roots to modern English usage highlights a broader application of the term, encapsulating both physical and metaphorical journeys.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,917 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.