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intersect

intermediateB1

/ˈɪntərsɛkt/ · in-ter-sect

To meet or cross at a point.

Meanings

verbformal

To meet or cross at a point.

ایک نقطے پر ملنا یا عبور کرنا۔

تقاطع کرنا

taqaat karna

Synonyms

crossmeetconvergeملناگذرتے ہوئےگذرنا

Antonyms

divergedepartseparateجدائیالگ ہونانکلنا

Common Collocations

  • intersecting lines
  • intersecting paths
  • intersecting circles

Example Sentences

The two roads intersect at the roundabout.

دونوں سڑکیں گول چکر پر تقاطع کرتی ہیں۔

Dono sadkein gol chakkar par taqaat karti hain.

These two ideas intersect in many ways.

یہ دونوں خیالات کئی طریقوں سے تقاطع کرتے ہیں۔

Yeh dono khayalat kai tareeqon se taqaat karte hain.

The graphs of the equations intersect at the origin.

معادلات کے گراف نقطہ آغاز پر تقاطع کرتے ہیں۔

Muadalat ke graph nuqta aaghaz par taqaat karte hain.

Easily Confused With

intersecting:Intersecting refers to the action of crossing or meeting, while intersect is the base form of the verb.

Word Family

intersection
nounتقاطع
intersecting
adjectiveتقاطعی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of intersections as places where paths cross.

Imagine a crossroads where multiple roads meet.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کتنے راستے ہیں جو ایک دوسرے کو ملاتے ہیں، کچھ عشق میں ہیں اور کچھ جدائی میں۔

Kitne raste hain jo ek doosre ko milate hain, kuch ishq mein hain aur kuch judai mein.

How many paths connect with each other, some in love and some in separation.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "intersectere" — to cut between

First known use: 16th century

The word 'intersect' emerged in the late 16th century, derived from 'inter' meaning 'between' and 'sect' meaning 'to cut'.