intersection

Meanings

• noun

  The point where two or more roads or other paths meet.

  - "The traffic light at the intersection of Main Street and Elm Avenue turns red."
  - "We turned left at the intersection and continued on Oak Road."

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Synonyms

crossroads

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intersection
section , connection , direction

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Variants

List of all variants of intersection that leads to same result
intersection , intersections

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Etymology

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From the Latin intersectio, from inter- 'between' + sectio 'cutting'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's busiest pedestrian intersection is Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan.

2. The term 'intersection' is also used in mathematics to describe the meeting of two or more lines or curves.

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Related Concepts

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1. junction: A point where two or more things come together or join.

2. crossroads: A place where four or more roads meet or intersect.

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Culture

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Intersections have been used as symbols in literature and art, representing transformation, change, or the coming together of different elements.

How to Memorize "intersection"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a T-intersection with a stop sign. Visualize yourself stopping at the sign and looking in each direction before proceeding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intersection' with the image of a busy city square where multiple streets meet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'In Town, I See Cars Entering Streets' to remember the definition of intersection.

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