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Intersected is a verb that refers to the action of crossing or meeting another line, pathway, or object at a common point. It describes the act of creating an intersection, a point or area where two or more paths, lines, or objects converge or cross each other.
In a mathematical context, when two lines intersect, they meet or cross at a specific point. This point is known as the intersection point and is the common coordinate of the two lines. The point of intersection is the only point that these two lines have in common.
In a geographical sense, when roads, highways, or streets intersect, they meet at a junction, forming a point where drivers can change their direction or continue on different routes. Intersections can be signaled with traffic lights, stop signs, or roundabouts to regulate the flow of vehicles and avoid collisions.
In a broader sense, intersected can also be applied metaphorically to describe the convergence or meeting of different ideas, concepts, or paths in various contexts. For example, in a conversation, when two people's opinions or views intersect, it indicates that they have found a common ground or shared understanding. Similarly, intersected can be used to depict how different fields of study or disciplines merge to generate new knowledge or discoveries.
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Cut or divided into parts.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "intersected" is derived from the Latin word "intersectus", which is the past participle of the verb "intersecare". "Intersecare" is a compound word, combining the prefix "inter-" meaning "between" or "among", and "secare", meaning "to cut". Thus, "intersected" essentially means "to be cut or divided among", specifically referring to the point where two or more lines or paths cross each other.
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