Meaning & Definition of word "Intersect"

Intersect

/ˌɪntərˈsɛkt/

1. To meet or cross at a common point; to cut across one another.
- Example: The two roads intersect at the traffic light.
2. To share a common area or element; to have points in common.
- Example: The two sets intersect at the number five.
3. To divide or separate into parts by crossing or meeting.
- Example: Lines on a graph intersect at various coordinates.

Late Middle English: from Latin intersect- 'cut between, divide', from the verb intersecare.

intersecting lines:

Lines that cross each other at one or more points.

intersecting paths:

Paths that meet and share a common point.

where two worlds intersect:

Where two distinct areas or fields overlap.

intersection:

The point or place where two things cross each other.

interconnection:

A mutual connection between two or more things.

intersecting:

Crossing or being crossed at a point or line.

Meaning: To overlap in interests or activities.

Example Sentence: Our projects intersect in a lot of places, making collaboration easier.

Meaning: To meet or encounter someone unexpectedly.

Example Sentence: I didn't expect to intersect with you here at the event.