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INTERSECTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Intersection.

Intersection - as a noun

A point where lines intersect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intersection pointpoint of intersection
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A junction where one street or road crosses another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carrefourcrossingcrossroadcrossway
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
junction
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
set
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The set of elements common to two or more sets

Example: "The set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cartesian productproduct

A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

Example: "There was no overlap between their proposals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convergenceoverlap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
internal representationmental representationrepresentation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)

Example Sentences

"The car accident happened at the intersection."
"There is a busy intersection near my house."
"Pedestrians should use crosswalks at intersections."
"The traffic lights control the flow of vehicles at the intersection."
"He turned right at the four-way intersection."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERSECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intersection is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERSECTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is INTERSECTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intersection is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERSECTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is INTERSECTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intersection is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERSECTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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