Synonyms

crossed

American

[krawst, krost] / krɔst, krɒst /

adjective

Mathematics.

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

Other Word Forms

well-crossed adjective

Etymology

Origin of crossed

cross + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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After the race, he told reporters that he had no idea he had set a new course record until after he crossed the finish line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Convoys would likely only move five or 10 ships at a time, far fewer than the roughly 130 a day that crossed before the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

She crossed her fingers and headed to Texas anyway, and while there, contacted her job to have them correct the error.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Ants crossed a small Lego drawbridge onto a test surface, which consisted of an A4 sheet placed over acrylic.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

But somehow we crossed the stony field to our doorway.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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