crossed

[ krawst, krost ]

adjective

, Mathematics.

1. (of partial derivatives) mixed, especially of order two.

Other Words From

• well-crossed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossed¹

cross + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Shahida describes how she crossed the English Channel on an inflatable dinghy, packed in with 64 people.

From BBC

He appeared relaxed, wrapping a white scarf around his neck and reclining with legs crossed and a hot mug of coffee.

From Salon

Fiorentino Halilaj crossed the Channel in a small boat the next day before immigration authorities took possession of his phone, which was handed to the NCA and found with Jameel’s number in the contacts.

From BBC

He estimated that trenches crossed into the AoS in a handful locations, by a couple of metres in each case, but said he had not visited the sites himself.

From BBC

For more than a year Israel has crossed most of America’s red lines.

From BBC

Related Words

• blended
• different
• diverse
• varied