intersect

CEFRC1

/ɪntəˈsɛkt/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To cross or meet at a point.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    Of two sets, to have at least one element in common.

Examples

  • Jerusalem is a place where Islam, Christianity and Judaism all intersect.

  • Parallel lines do not intersect each other.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

More examples

In context

  • The two streets intersect at right angles.

  • Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre.

  • Parallel lines don't intersect.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The two roads blank at the traffic light, so cars must stop there.

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Origin

verb

From Latin intersecare (“to cut between, cut off”), from inter (“between”) + secare (“to cut”).