Pronunciations (4)
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/ɪntəˈsɛkt/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ɪntɚˈsɛkt/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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ɪntɚˈsɛkt
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ɪntəˈsɛkt
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Verb
To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.
Usage- Transitive or intransitive
- Examples
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Parallel lines don't intersect.
Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre.
More examples (1)
Lands intersected by a narrow frith / Abhor each other.
Of two sets, to have at least one element in common.
Adjective
Between sects; intersectarian.
Verb
meet at a point
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