transversal

noun

trans·ver·sal tran(t)s-ˈvər-səl

tranz-

: a line that intersects a system of lines

Examples of transversal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Informed by personal experiences and studies on the Eastern philosophies and Southern-American plant medicine, the awareness towards a transversal - ecological development of society is at the core of the artist’s creation. —

Vogue, 29 Nov. 2022 Real and lasting change takes time and relentless drive, and many large organizations struggle with long-term focus, in particular with complex and transversal matters such as cybersecurity. —

Jc Gaillard, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 These slots group films around transversal themes that emerged during the submission process. —

Liza Foreman, Variety, 29 Nov. 2021 The transversal arch is absent in modern-day gorillas and chimpanzees, which have flat and flexible feet. —

Meagan Cantwell, Science | AAAS, 26 Feb. 2020

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