Intersection Definition & Meaning

intersection
noun
  1. a point where lines intersect
  2. a junction where one street or road crosses another
  3. a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations
  4. the set of elements common to two or more sets; "the set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things"
  5. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals"
  6. the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)

Synonyms for intersection

carrefour noun

a junction where one street or road crosses another

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convergence noun

the occurrence of two or more things coming together the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit a

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crossing noun

traveling across a shallow area in a stream that can be forded a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect a

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crossroad noun

a junction where one street or road crosses another

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crossway noun

a junction where one street or road crosses another

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overlap noun

a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

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product noun

commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise

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"Intersection" in song lyrics

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  • "The lamp like suttle traffic funnel through they intersection"
    Atoms Family — Streetlamp Confessions
  • "But I keep mashing, speeding through the intersection"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Boss Hogg Outlawz
  • "I'm swanging and banging, breaking off the intersection"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — I'm Fresh

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Frequently asked questions

What does intersection mean?
a point where lines intersect a junction where one street or road crosses another a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations the set of elements common to two or more sets; "the set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things" a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals" the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)
What part of speech is intersection?
Intersection is a noun.
How many definitions does intersection have?
Intersection has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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