What is the meaning of intersection?

noun

  • A point where lines intersect.
  • A junction where one street or road crosses another.
  • A point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations.
  • The set of elements common to two or more sets.
    • usage: "the set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things"
  • A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena.
    • usage: "there was no overlap between their proposals"
  • The act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path. ).
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APAWordNet. (2010). intersection. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/intersection/definitions/1189204
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