intersection

noun
UK: /ˌɪntəˈsekʃn/
US: /ˌɪntərˈsekʃn/

  1. A place where two or more roads meet.

    1. Turn left at the next intersection to reach the library.
    2. The accident occurred at the busy intersection of Main Street and Oak Avenue because visibility was poor.

  2. The point or line common to two or more geometric figures.

    1. The intersection of the two lines creates a right angle.
    2. Finding the intersection between the two curves helps solve the complex equation.

  3. The act or state of intersecting; a meeting.

    1. The intersection of cultures creates unique opportunities.
    2. The project benefited from the intersection of diverse ideas and perspectives.

  4. A mixing or overlapping of activities or concerns.

    1. There is an intersection between technology and education.
    2. The researcher studied the intersection of poverty and health outcomes in the community.

Synonyms

junction crossing convergence overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intersection" in English means: A place where two or more roads meet., The point or line common to two or more geometric figures., The act or state of intersecting; a meeting., A mixing or overlapping of activities or concerns..

The phonetic transcription of "intersection" is /ˌɪntəˈsekʃn/ in British English and /ˌɪntərˈsekʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intersection": junction, crossing, convergence, overlap.

Example usage of "intersection": "Turn left at the next intersection to reach the library.". More examples on the page.