Meaning & Definition of Intersection in English
English⟶
Intersection
/ɪntərsɛkʃən/
noun
1. A point where lines intersect
synonym:
- intersection,
- intersection point,
- point of intersection
2. A junction where one street or road crosses another
synonym:
- intersection,
- crossroad,
- crossway,
- crossing,
- carrefour
3. A point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations
synonym:
- intersection
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"
synonym:
- intersection,
- product,
- Cartesian product
5. A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- "There was no overlap between their proposals"
synonym:
- overlap,
- convergence,
- intersection
6. The act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)
synonym:
- intersection
Examples of using
Turn right at the intersection.
The accident happened at that intersection.
There was an accident at the intersection.