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intersect

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪntərˈsɛkt/ · UK /ˌɪntəˈsekt/

intersect means: If two lines, roads, or paths do this, they cross or meet at a point.

verb

CROSS OR MEETB2

If two lines, roads, or paths do this, they cross or meet at a point.

  • The two roads intersect here.
  • Draw two lines that intersect at a right angle.
  • Our routes intersected just outside the village.

How to use it: intersect with something (This path intersects with the main road.)

Similar words: cross, meet

Common phrases: lines intersect, roads intersect, intersect with something

noun

MEETING POINTC2

The point where two lines or paths meet.

  • Mark the intersect with a dot.
  • The intersect of these lines is labeled P.
  • Find the coordinates of the intersect.

How to use it: intersect of A and B (Mark the intersect of the two lines.)

Similar words: intersection, crossing

Common phrases: intersect of lines, at the intersect

Questions about intersect

What does intersect mean?

If two lines, roads, or paths do this, they cross or meet at a point.

What is intersect in other languages?

Türkçe: kesişmek · Español: cruzarse · Français: se croiser · Deutsch: sich kreuzen · Italiano: incrociarsi · 日本語: 交わる

How do you pronounce intersect?

In American English /ˌɪntərˈsɛkt/; in British English /ˌɪntəˈsekt/.

How do you use intersect in a sentence?

The two roads intersect here. Draw two lines that intersect at a right angle.

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