intersection
/ɪntɝsˈɛkʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
a point where lines intersect
Noun
a junction where one street or road crosses another
Noun
a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations
Noun
the set of elements common to two or more sets; "the set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things"
Noun
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals"
Noun
the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target''s path)
Synonyms
carrefour
Cartesian product
convergence
crossing
crossroad
crossway
intersection point
overlap
point of intersection
product
More General Terms
connection
connexion
internal representation
joining
junction
mental representation
point
representation
set
More Specific Terms
corner
crossroads
grade crossing
interface
level crossing
metacenter
metacentre
origin
street corner
turning point
vertex