transversal

Meanings

• noun

  A transversal is a line or figure that intersects or passes through other lines or figures in a plane or in space.

  - "The transversal line intersects the circle at three points."
  - "The transversal figure passes through the center of the sphere."

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Variants

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transversal , transversals

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Etymology

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From the Latin transversālis, meaning 'lying or extending across'.

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1. The term 'transversal' is often used in mathematics to describe a line or figure that intersects or passes through other lines or figures.

2. Transversals can be used to find intersections and lines of symmetry.

3. The study of transversals is an important part of geometry and algebra.

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1. Intersection: The point or points where two lines or figures meet. Transversals often pass through intersections.

2. Line of Symmetry: A line that divides an object into two identical halves. Transversals can be used to find lines of symmetry.

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Transversals have been used extensively in mathematics, particularly in geometry and algebra. They have applications in various fields such as engineering, physics, and computer science.

How to Memorize "transversal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line crossing or passing through other lines or figures.
   - Visualize a figure that intersects other figures in a plane or in space.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'transversal' with the idea of crossing or passing through.
   - Think of a line or figure that intersects other lines or figures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Transversals Travel Across' to remember the meaning.
   - Create a visual mnemonic by drawing a transversal passing through other figures.

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