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intersectiona place where two or more roads meet and cross each other

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a place where two or more roads meet and cross each other

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈsekʃən/

Example Sentences

  • The GPS kept saying 'recalculating' every time I missed an intersection, like a disappointed math teacher.
  • The intersection of pizza and breakfast created the most controversial meal of the century.
  • We need to analyze the intersection of consumer behavior and market trends.

intersection

NOUN

[/ˌɪntərˈsekʃən/]

a place where two or more roads meet and cross each other

Cars wait patiently at the busy intersection as pedestrians cross in every direction.
💡 Concept

Cars wait patiently at the busy intersection as pedestrians cross in every direction.

At the intersection, find your direction and discover every connection!
🎵 Rhyme

At the intersection, find your direction and discover every connection!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪntərˈsekʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪntəˈsekʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixinter--
Rootsect
Suffix--ion

🎵Rhyme

connectionreflectionprotectiondirection
connection
reflection
protection
direction

🔗Collocations

busy intersection
intersection of interests
traffic intersection
at the intersection
intersection point
intersection theory

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The GPS kept saying 'recalculating' every time I missed an intersection, like a disappointed math teacher.

😄 Fun example

The intersection of pizza and breakfast created the most controversial meal of the century.

We need to analyze the intersection of consumer behavior and market trends.

The accident occurred at a dangerous intersection known for poor visibility.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

crossroadsjunctioncrossingconvergence

Antonyms

separationdivergencesplit

Related

trafficoverlapmeeting pointconfluencecrosswalk

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