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Almost always, great new ideas don't emerge from within a single person or function, but at the intersection of functions or people that have never met before.
Clayton M. Christensen

Meaning of "intersection" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INTERSECTION

intersection  [ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INTERSECTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Intersection is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INTERSECTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Intersection

In mathematics, intersection of two or more objects is another, usually "smaller" object. All objects are presumed to lie in certain common space except for set theory where the intersection of arbitrary sets is defined. It is one of basic concepts of geometry. Intuitively, the intersection of two or more object is a new object that lie in each of original objects. Intersection can have various geometric shapes, but a point is the most common in a plane geometry. Definitions vary in different contexts: set theory formalizes the idea that a smaller object lies in a larger object with inclusion, and the intersection of sets is formed of elements that belong to all intersecting sets. It is always defined, but may be empty. Incidence geometry defines an intersection as an object of lower dimension that is incident to each of original objects. In this approach an intersection can be sometimes undefined, such as for parallel lines. In both cases the concept of intersection relies on logical conjunction. Algebraic geometry defines intersections in its own way with the intersection theory.

Definition of intersection in the English dictionary

The first definition of intersection in the dictionary is a point at which things intersect, esp a road junction. Other definition of intersection is the act of intersecting or the state of being intersected. Intersection is also a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INTERSECTION


antivivisection
ˌæntɪˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən
bisection
baɪˈsɛkʃən
collection
kəˈlɛkʃən
connection
kəˈnɛkʃən
correction
kəˈrɛkʃən
detection
dɪˈtɛkʃən
direction
dɪˈrɛkʃən
election
ɪˈlɛkʃən
exsection
ɛkˈsɛkʃən
midsection
ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən
protection
prəˈtɛkʃən
quadrisection
ˌkwɒdrɪˈsɛkʃən
resection
rɪˈsɛkʃən
section
ˈsɛkʃən
selection
sɪˈlɛkʃən
subsection
ˈsʌbˌsɛkʃən
trisection
traɪˈsɛkʃən
venesection
ˈvɛnɪˌsɛkʃən
venisection
ˌvɛnɪˈsɛkʃən
vivisection
ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INTERSECTION

interscapular
interscholastic
interschool
interscribe
intersect
intersectional
intersegment
intersegmental
intersensory
interseptal
intersert
intersertal
interservice
intersession
intersex
intersexual
intersexualism
intersexuality
intersexually
intersidereal

WORDS THAT END LIKE INTERSECTION

accreditation
action
addiction
attraction
auction
construction
course of action
court of competent jurisdiction
destruction
fiction
function
instruction
interaction
introduction
out of action
production
reaction
reduction
reproduction
satisfaction
transaction

Synonyms and antonyms of intersection in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INTERSECTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «intersection» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of intersection

Translation of «intersection» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INTERSECTION

Find out the translation of intersection to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of intersection from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «intersection» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

道路交叉口
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

intersección
570 millions of speakers

English

intersection
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चौराहे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تقاطع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пересечение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

interseção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছেদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

intersection
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Persimpangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kreuzung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

交差点
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교차점
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Intersection
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngã tư
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெட்டும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रतिच्छेदन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kesişim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incrocio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przecięcie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перетин
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

intersecție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διασταύρωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kruising
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

korsning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skjærings
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of intersection

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INTERSECTION»

The term «intersection» is very widely used and occupies the 15.063 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INTERSECTION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about intersection

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10 QUOTES WITH «INTERSECTION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word intersection.
1
Elliott Abrams
The intersection of religion and world politics has often been a bloody crossroads.
2
Shai Agassi
My passions were an intersection between peace in the Middle East and climate change. I know how to understand a technology problem, break it into its components and solve it. I also knew I couldn't make peace solely through technological inventions.
3
Jack Anderson
I don't like to hurt people, I really don't like it at all. But in order to get a red light at the intersection, you sometimes have to have an accident.
4
Clayton M. Christensen
Almost always, great new ideas don't emerge from within a single person or function, but at the intersection of functions or people that have never met before.
5
Chip Conley
The intersection of psychology and business is typically seen as being as congested, stressful, and emotionally barren as a peak commute traffic day on the L.A. freeways. But, thankfully, we live in an era in which neuroscientists are teaching us about the malleability of our brain and the emotionally contagious nature of our workplaces.
6
Kara DioGuardi
There's a lot of craft that goes into achieving a hit song - at the beginning of your career, you're usually more inspiration than craft, and you get great when those intersect. A skilled songwriter can get you to that intersection.
7
Katherine Dunn
Every doorway, every intersection has a story.
8
Todd Gitlin
Mills insisted that a sociologist's proper subject was the intersection of biography and history.
9
Ron Johnson
Innovation is this amazing intersection between someone's imagination and the reality in which they live. The problem is, many companies don't have great imagination, but their view of reality tells them that it's impossible to do what they imagine.
10
Alan Lightman
I have always loved magic realism as a form of writing. I have also been fascinated for a long time with the intersection of science and religion.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INTERSECTION»

Discover the use of intersection in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to intersection and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Intersection: How Enterprise Design Bridges the Gap between ...
This book gives designers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders a model and a comprehensive vocabulary for tackling such deep-rooted challenges.
Milan Guenther, 2012
2
Substance abuse prevention: the intersection of science and ...
Key Benefit: This cutting-edge book responds to the growing need for a resource that addresses the rapid development of the substance abuse prevention profession.
Julie A. Hogan, 2003
3
Aesthetics and Ethics: Essays at the Intersection
This major collection of essays examines issues surrounding aesthetics and ethics.
Jerrold Levinson, 2001
4
The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us ...
This book reveals the core principles that reign when divergent concepts are combined.
Frans Johansson, 2006
5
An Introduction to Intersection Homology Theory, Second Edition
With its clear explanations of the main ideas, this book builds the confidence needed to tackle more specialist, technical texts and provides a framework within which to place them.
Frances Kirwan, Jonathan Woolf, 2006
6
Fashionable Technology: The Intersection of Design, Fashion, ...
Offered here is a compact survey of the theory involved and an explanation of the role technology plays in a fabric or article of clothing. The practical application is explained in detail and numerous illustrations serve as clarification.
Sabine Seymour, 2012
7
Knowing Nature: Conversations at the Intersection of ...
Knowing Nature brings together political ecologists and science studies scholars to showcase the key points of encounter between the two fields and how this intellectual mingling creates a lively and more robust ecological framework for the ...
Mara J. Goldman, Paul Nadasdy, Matthew D. Turner, 2011
8
Film at the Intersection of High and Mass Culture
This book analyses the interaction between high and low art in Hollywood and European Cinema.
Paul Coates, 1994
9
Essays on the Intersection of Music and Architecture
The book includes illustrations, author biographies, and an index. For more information see the review.
Mikesch W. Muecke, Miriam S. Zach, 2007
10
Intersection Theory
The aim of this book is to develop the foundations of this theory, and to indicate the range of classical and modern applications.
William Fulton, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INTERSECTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term intersection is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Kandiyohi County plans changes at intersection of fatal crash | West …
WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County highway officials are planning some sign changes at a rural intersection that was the site this past weekend of a ... «West Central Tribune, Jul 15»
2
New continuous flow intersection to be unveiled at 2600 South in …
BOUNTIFUL, Utah — Soon a snarled intersection will be running smoothly thanks to a unique design. It's what construction crews are calling a ... «fox13now.com, Jul 15»
3
Road repairs will close intersection lanes | | Dallas Morning News
Try, if possible, to avoid the intersection at Campbell and Jupiter for the next week. Pavement repair work at the intersection will result in lane ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
4
Traffic light to go up at dangerous intersection in Pharr : News …
The City of Pharr moved forward with plans to add a traffic light at the intersection of Sugar and Sioux roads after receiving several suggestions. «KGBT-TV, Jul 15»
5
New signs for deadly intersection - Times Herald-Record
Memorial arrangements for both Antonio Baglivo and Paul VanDoran are under the care of Donovan Funeral Home, 82 S. Church St. in ... «Times Herald-Record, Jul 15»
6
At The Intersection Of Sadness And Loneliness . News | OPB
The stories Think Out Loud covers each week can take us on a roller coaster ride of emotion. Some shows are happy. Some are funny. «OPB News, Jul 15»
7
Study to look at Valparaiso intersection's future - Post-Tribune
Valparaiso is studying the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Glendale Boulevard as a possible site for a new roundabout or traffic circle, ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Work at north Meadville intersection expected to interrupt traffic for at …
The intersection of Highland Avenue and E. John Street in north Meadville will have ongoing, unpredictable temporary closure beginning ... «Meadville Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Accident closes intersection of Westwood and Hill - Toledo Blade
Intersection of Westwood and Hill closed because of accident ... car crashed into a fence at a business on the intersection's southeast corner. «Toledo Blade, Jul 15»
10
New signage at Warwick intersection
The busy four-way intersection at County Route 1A and County Route 41 (Blooms Corners Road) has been the site of many accidents and at ... «The Chronicle, Jul 15»

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