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intersect

Pronunciation: /ɪntəˈsɛkt/

The English word “intersect” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.
  2. Of two sets, to have at least one element in common.

adjective

  1. Between sects; intersectarian.

Etymology

From Latin intersecare (“to cut between, cut off”), from inter (“between”) + secare (“to cut”).

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