Synonyms for transverse
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Situated or lying across; side to side, relative to some defined "forward" direction; perpendicular or slanted relative to the "forward" direction; identified with movement across areas.
Related words
- Word family
- transversely transversal
- Phrases
- transverse plane transverse flute transverse sinus
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| transverse | falling | |
| transversal | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- cross1
- 10 letters
- thwartwise
- 11 letters
- transversal