intersect

American  

[in-ter-sekt] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛkt /

verb (used with object)

1. to cut or divide by passing through or across.

   The highway intersects the town.

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verb (used without object)

1. to cross, as lines or wires.

2. Geometry.  to have one or more points in common.

   intersecting lines.

intersect British  

/ ˌɪntəˈsɛkt /

verb

1. to divide, cut, or mark off by passing through or across

2. (esp of roads) to cross (each other)

3. maths (often foll by with) to have one or more points in common (with another configuration)

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Other Word Forms

• nonintersecting adjective
• self-intersecting adjective
• unintersected adjective
• unintersecting adjective

Etymology

Origin of intersect

1605–15; < Latin intersectus, past participle of intersecāre “to cut through, sever”; inter- ( def. ), -sect ( def. )

Example Sentences

"Coming though it there are a lot of intersecting country roads."

From BBC

It makes sense that Tarrant County, which political experts describe as a bellwether in national politics, may be a driver in national conversations around how religion and politics intersect, said McDaniel, the UT professor.

From Salon

I know how they intersected in real life, but when do I show that?

From Los Angeles Times

His writing shows the strengths and also the self-deceiving limitations of his class when he writes about subjects that intersect with politics.

From Salon

Commenting on class and the status quo, these 3-D printed gowns intersect the wearer at aggressive angles, revealing the beige infrastructure underneath as if it’s the usually invisible help.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• converge
• cross