intersection
ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən
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Noun

1.
mathematicspoint where two or more lines or roads meet
  • The intersection was crowded with cars during rush hour..
crossing junction
2.
ideasoverlap or common ground between ideas
  • The intersection of their theories was intriguing.
convergence overlap
3.
set theoryTECH.set of common elements in setsTECH.
  • The intersection of sets A and B is {2, 3}.
commonality overlap
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Expressions with intersection

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point where ideas or discussions converge
The meeting was an intersection point of diverse opinions.
situation where ideas or influences meet
The conference was a point of intersection for experts.

Origin of intersection

Latin, inter (between) + secare (to cut)

Terms with intersection included in their meaning

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location
located near the intersection of two streets
location
pub located at the intersection of two streets
intersection
street that intersects another street
railway-road intersection
intersection where railway and road meet at same level
intersection gathering
place where two streets meet, sometimes used for gatherings
intersection
place where roads intersect
intersection control
traffic light signaling vehicles to stop or proceed with caution
intersection
at a place where roads meet

Examples of intersection in a sentence

  • We met at the intersection of 5th and Main.
  • The intersection of art and technology is fascinating.
  • Their collaboration found an intersection in environmental concerns.
  • The intersection of these sets is empty.
  • Finding the intersection helps solve the problem.

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  1. French:carrefour, point commun, ...
  2. German:Kreuzung, Schnittmenge, ...
  3. Italian:intersezione, punto d'incontro, ...
  4. Spanish:intersección, superposición, ...
  5. Portuguese:interseção, ...
  6. Chinese:交叉路口, 交集, ...
  7. Japanese:交差点, 共通部分, ...
  8. Arabic:مَفْتَرَق, نُقْطَة التَّقَاطُع, ...
  9. Hebrew:צֹומֶת, הַצְטַלְּבוּת, ...
  10. Russian:перекресток, пересечение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перехрестя, перетин, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिच्छेद, अंतर्विभाजन, ...
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