intersect Meaning, Definition & Usage

In`ter*sect" transitive verb

Etymology

L. intersectus, p. p. of intersecare to intersect; inter + secare to cut. See Section.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Intersected; present participle & verbal noun Intersecting

Definitions

1. To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts; as, any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the center.

   Lands intersected by a narrow frith Abhor each other. Cowper.

In`ter*sect" intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To cut into one another; to meet and cross each other; as, the point where two lines intersect.