intersection

in·ter·sec·tion

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

Examples of INTERSECTION

1. The accident occurred at a busy intersection.
2. two possible points of intersection
3. the intersection of line A and line B

Illustration of INTERSECTION

First Known Use of INTERSECTION

1559

Related to INTERSECTION

Synonyms: carrefour, corner, crossing, crossway(s), crossroad, junction

Related Words: cloverleaf, interchange, overpass, underpass; circle, rotary, roundabout [British], traffic circle

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Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with INTERSECTION

by-election, circumspection, conic section, disaffection, disconnection, disinfection, fuel injection, genuflection, golden section, imperfection, indirection, insurrection, intellection, interjection, introjection, introspection, kin selection, misdirection, predilection, preselection, recollection, redirection, reelection, reinfection, resurrection, retroflexion, retrospection, self-reflection, stage direction, vivisection, yeast infection