intersect
verbadjectiveattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ɪntəˈsɛkt//
- United States//ɪntɚˈsɛkt//
To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.
verb
- 1
To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.
Parallel lines don't intersect.
Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre.
Lands intersected by a narrow frith / Abhor each other.
- 2
Of two sets, to have at least one element in common.
Etymology
From Latin intersecare (“to cut between, cut off”), from inter (“between”) + secare (“to cut”).
adjective
- 1
Between sects; intersectarian.
Etymology
From inter- + sect.
Forms
- comparative
- more intersect
- superlative
- most intersect
- past tense
- intersected
- past participle
- intersected
- present participle
- intersecting
- third person singular
- intersects
interrogation · The act of interrogating or questioning; an examination by…interrupt · To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the…interruption · The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
intersect · To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.
intersection · The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or…interstate · Of, or relating to two or more states.interval · A distance in space.