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/ɪntəˈsɛkt/ · in·ter·sect
verb
  1. To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts. Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre.
  2. Of two sets, to have at least one element in common. The two lists intersect at the name of the CEO.
noun
  1. A point or line where two or more things intersect. The intersection of the two roads is marked by a traffic light.
Did you know? The concept of intersection has been crucial in mathematics, particularly in geometry, where it is used to describe the points where two or more lines or curves meet.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026