Synonyms for intersect
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.
Parallel lines don't intersect.
Related words
- Word family
- intersection intersectionality
Forms
- Past participle
- intersected
e.g. intersected → crossed, interlaced, decussated…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| intersect | rising | |
| decussate | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- cross1
- 9 letters
- interlace3, decussate
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (interlace3 = 3 syllables).