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Synonyms for Transverse & Similar Words

Definition of transverse

adjective
  1. extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis; "cross members should be all steel"; "from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully"; "transversal vibrations"; "transverse colon"

4 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for transverse?
Synonyms for transverse include: cross, crossing, crosswise, transversal.
How many synonyms does transverse have?
Transverse has 4 synonyms.

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