intersection

UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/
intersectionnoun
intersections
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/
Translations
The car stopped at the intersection.
Машина остановилась на перекрёстке.
The intersection of the two sets is empty.
Пересечение двух множеств пусто.
Additional translations
точка пересечения
Definitions
A point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect.
The intersection of the two roads is marked by a traffic light.
A place where two or more roads meet, especially when at least one is a major road.
The accident occurred at the busy intersection downtown.
The set of elements that are common to two or more sets.
In mathematics, the intersection of set A and set B is the set of elements that are in both A and B.
The act, instance, or process of intersecting; the state of being crossed or overlapped.
The intersection of tradition and innovation drives the company's design philosophy.
Synonyms
intersectionadjective
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsekʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something relating to or located at an intersection
Definitions
Situated at, occurring at, or relating to an intersection of roads or lines.
The city installed new intersection cameras to improve safety.