intersect

Meanings

• noun

  The point where two lines, surfaces, or planes meet.

  - "The intersecting lines form an X."
  - "The roads intersect at the traffic signal."

• verb transitive

  To meet or come together.

  - "The two rivers intersect before emptying into the sea."
  - "The lines intersect at this point."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪntəˈsɛkt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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persect , perfect , inspect , respect , protect , connect

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Variants

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intersect , intersected , intersecting , intersects

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'intersectus', meaning 'cut across'.

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Trivia

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1. Intersect is a term used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering.

2. The term 'intersect' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. The symbol for intersection in mathematics is often represented by a plus sign (+) inside a circle.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intersection: The set of all elements that belong to both of two given sets.

2. Junction: A place where two or more things come together.

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Culture

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Intersect has been used extensively in mathematics, particularly in geometry, to describe the point where two lines or planes meet.

How to Memorize "intersect"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two lines or surfaces coming together at a point.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of two roads or lines meeting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'intersect' as 'in-ter-sect', where 'ter' means 'three' and 'sect' means 'parts'.

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