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INTERSECTING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word intersecting. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word intersecting. (close relations)
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converging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of converging (coming closer)

crossing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• traveling across

• a shallow area in a stream that can be forded

• a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect

• a junction where one street or road crosses another

• a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

• a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean)

cutting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

• a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

• the act of cutting something into parts

• a piece cut off from the main part of something

• an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

• removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

• the division of a deck of cards before dealing

• the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge

• the act of diluting something

• the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

adjective satellite

• (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

• unpleasantly cold and damp

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

intersectant
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• crossed or intersected in the form of an X

meeting
nounn
noun

• a formally arranged gathering

• a small informal social gathering

• a casual or unexpected convergence

• the social act of assembling for some common purpose

• the act of joining together as one

• a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

overlapping
adjectiveadj
noun

• covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)

crisscrossing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

adverb

• crossing one another in opposite directions

adjective satellite

• marked with crossing lines

verb

• cross in a pattern, often random

• mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines

• mark with a pattern of crossing lines

intertwining
adjectiveadj
verb

• spin, wind, or twist together

• make lacework by knotting or looping

• make a loop in

cross
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry

• a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

• any affliction that causes great suffering

• (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

adjective satellite

• extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

• annoyed and irritable

verb

• travel across or pass over

• meet at a point

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• fold so as to resemble a cross

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• meet and pass

• trace a line through or across

• breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

Best Hypernyms For INTERSECTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for intersecting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
encounter meet see
Phrases (3)
come acrossrun acrossrun into

Alternatives for CONVERGING

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