Definition of intersection

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Definition of intersection

  • the set of elements common to two or more sets (noun)

    Examples

    1. the set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things

    Synonyms

    1. cartesian product
    2. product
  • a junction where one street or road crosses another (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. carrefour
    2. crossing
    3. crossroad
    4. crossway
  • a point where lines intersect (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. intersection point
    2. point of intersection
  • a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. convergence
    2. overlap
  • a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations (noun)
  • the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path) (noun)

See definition of intersection in Merriam Webster