Definitions for intersect
ˌɪn tərˈsɛktin·ter·sect

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intersect, crossverb

   meet at a point

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intersectverb

   to cross; to cut

   Parallel lines don't intersect.

2. intersectverb

   of two sets, to have at least one element in common

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To INTERSECTverb

   To cut; to divide each other mutually.

   Etymology: interseco, Lat.

   Perfect and viviparous quadrupeds so stand in their position of proneness, that the opposite joints of neighbour legs consist in the same plane; and a line descending from their navel intersects at right angles the axis of the earth. Brown.

   Excited by a vigorous loadstone, it will somewhat depress its animated extreme, and intersect the horizontal circumference. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. ii.

2. To Intersectverb

   To meet and cross each other.

   The sagittal suture usually begins at that point where these lines intersect. Richard Wiseman, Surgery.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intersect

   Intersect refers to the action or fact of two or more things crossing or meeting at a point. In mathematics, it is used to describe the common elements of two or more sets. In general, it implies the sharing of a common ground, area, or characteristic among different entities.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intersectverb

   to cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts; as, any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the center

2. Intersectverb

   to cut into one another; to meet and cross each other; as, the point where two lines intersect

3. Etymology: [L. intersectus, p. p. of intersecare to intersect; inter + secare to cut. See Section.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intersect

   in-tėr-sekt′, v.t. to cut between or asunder: to cut or cross mutually: to divide into parts.—v.i. to cross each other.—n. Intersec′tion, intersecting: (geom.) the point or line in which two lines or two planes cut each other.—adj. Intersec′tional. [L. inter, between, secāre, sectum, to cut.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intersect

   To meet at a point.

   The lines did intersect on the graph.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 3, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of intersect in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of intersect in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of intersect in a Sentence

1. Charles Krauthammer:

   Everybody knows that on every issue, she has a private position and a public. If they intersect, that's nice. But if it doesn't, that's the way she operates.

2. Marcelo Claure:

   Ziad is one of the world's most successful and respected government affairs executives with a proven track record managing issues for large global entities where business interests intersect with public policy.

3. Kate Bahn:

   These things sort of all intersect with each other and just lead to, generally speaking, higher barriers to economic security for Black workers.

4. Haley Moss:

   People with disabilities make up a sizable portion of the population eligible to vote, and it's crucial not to alienate potential voters, disability issues intersect with all other policy proposals and ideas.

5. John Kirby:

   This is a marriage of convenience, not of affection, not of love … where they intersect is pushing back against the United States and our influence around the world, they’d like to change the rules of the game, and in each other, they see a useful foil.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=intersect
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Intersect
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=intersect
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersect
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=intersect