intersection
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noun \ˌin-tər-ˈsek-shən, especially in sense 2 ˈin-tər-ˌ\Definition of INTERSECTION
1
: the act or process of intersecting
2
: a place or area where two or more things (as streets) intersect
3
a : the set of elements common to two or more sets; especially : the set of points common to two geometric configurations b : the operation of finding the intersection of two or more sets
See Examples of INTERSECTION
- The accident occurred at a busy intersection.
- two possible points of intersection
- the intersection of line A and line B
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First Known Use of INTERSECTION
1559
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Rhymes with INTERSECTION
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