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transversal

UK
/trænsˈvɜːsəl/
US
/trænzˈvɜrsl/

Translations

transversalnoun
transversals
pl
UK
/trænzˈvɜː.səl/
US
/trænzˈvɝː.səl/
In geometry, a transversal is a line that passes through two lines in the same plane at two distinct points.
В геометрии трансверсаль - это прямая, которая пересекает две линии в одной плоскости в двух различных точках.
Synonyms
crossing
intersection
transverse line
transversaladjective
more transversal
Comp.
most transversal
Super.
UK
/trænsˈvɜːsəl/
US
/trænzˈvɜrsl/
The transversal beam supports the structure.
Поперечная балка поддерживает конструкцию.
Synonyms
crosswise
intersecting
transverse
diagonal

Definitions

transversalnoun
A line that intersects two or more other lines in a plane at different points.
In geometry, a transversal can create corresponding angles with the lines it intersects.
In set theory and combinatorics, a set that contains exactly one element from each member of a collection of sets.
Choosing one delegate from every committee forms a transversal of the committees.
transversaladjective
Crossing or lying across something; intersecting.
The transversal road cut through the dense forest, providing a shortcut to the village.
Relating to or involving a transversal line, especially in geometry.
The transversal angle theorem deals with angles formed when a transversal line cuts parallel lines.
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