intersection
word
/ˌɪntɝˈsɛkʃən/
/ˌɪntəsˈɛkʃən/
Definition
A place where two or more roads cross or meet. It can also mean the point where two lines, ideas, or things come together.
Usage & Nuances
'Intersection' is common in traffic, mathematics, and abstract ideas. In driving, it means where streets cross; in math, it means where lines or sets overlap. Use 'intersection' not 'crossroad' for mathematical or abstract cases.
Spanish: intersección - crucePortuguese (BR): interseção - cruzamentoPortuguese (PT): interseção - cruzamentoChinese (Simplified): 交叉口 - 十字路口Chinese (Traditional): 交叉口 - 十字路口Hindi: चौराहा - प्रतिच्छेदनArabic: تقاطعBengali: মোড় - ছেদRussian: перекрёсток - пересечениеJapanese: 交差点 - 交わりVietnamese: giao lộ - giao điểmKorean: 교차로 - 교점Turkish: kavşak - kesişimUrdu: چوراہا - تقاطعIndonesian: persimpangan - perpotongan
Example Sentences
There is a stop sign at the intersection.
basic
Turn left at the intersection.
basic
Be careful when you drive through the intersection.
basic
That busy intersection always has a lot of traffic.
natural
We met at the intersection of two important ideas.
natural
In math, the intersection of two sets means what they have in common.
natural