intersect — to cross or meet at a point; to have a point or line in common
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cross or meet at a point; to have a point or line in common
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈsekt/
Example Sentences
- My love for pizza and my diet plan intersect at exactly zero points.
- The two hiking trails intersect near the waterfall.
- His career path and hers intersected when they both applied for the same job.
intersect
VERB[/ˌɪntərˈsekt/]
to cross or meet at a point; to have a point or line in common
to cross or meet at a point; to have a point or line in common
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining inter- (between) and secare (to cut), originally meaning to cut through or cross. The term entered English in the 16th century to describe lines or paths that cross or meet at a point.
Breakdown
inter- (between, among) + secare (to cut, sever). The past participle form sectus gave rise to the modern sense of 'cutting across'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My love for pizza and my diet plan intersect at exactly zero points.”
“The two hiking trails intersect near the waterfall.”
“His career path and hers intersected when they both applied for the same job.”
“The police found the suspect where three busy streets intersect.”
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