Synonyms for intersection
ˌɪn tərˈsɛk ʃənin·ter·sec·tion

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1. intersection, intersection point, point of intersectionnoun

   a point where lines intersect

   Synonyms:
   crossing, intersection point, overlap, carrefour, crossroad, crossway, product, point of intersection, convergence

2. intersection, crossroad, crossway, crossing, carrefournoun

   a junction where one street or road crosses another

   Synonyms:
   hybridisation, hybridizing, crossroad, ford, product, intersection point, overlap, carrefour, crossbreeding, hybridization, crossover, crossway, cross, convergence, crossing, interbreeding, point of intersection, crosswalk

3. intersectionnoun

   a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations

   Synonyms:
   crossing, intersection point, overlap, carrefour, crossroad, crossway, product, point of intersection, convergence

4. intersection, product, Cartesian productnoun

   the set of elements common to two or more sets

   "the set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things"

   Synonyms:
   crossing, intersection point, merchandise, ware, overlap, mathematical product, carrefour, production, crossroad, crossway, product, point of intersection, convergence

5. overlap, convergence, intersectionnoun

   a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

   "there was no overlap between their proposals"

   Synonyms:
   crossing, intersection point, overlap, lap, carrefour, crossroad, converging, crossway, convergency, product, point of intersection, convergence

6. intersectionnoun

   the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)

   Synonyms:
   crossing, intersection point, overlap, carrefour, crossroad, crossway, product, point of intersection, convergence

Matched Categories

1. • Joining
   • Junction
   • Point
   • Representation
   • Set

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intersectionnoun

   Synonyms:
   crossing

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:5.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "intersection":

   junction, carrefour, boycotts, intersections, crossroads, intercept, intersecting, crossing, crossroad, corner

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1. Sinan Ulgen:

   From the standpoint of the global powers, Turkey fits at the intersection of the West and the rest.

2. Yang Defu:

   I was waiting at the red light. After passing the intersection a car chased after me and kept sounding the horn, the driver told me a kid fell out of my van. I looked back, parked my van aside, and went back to search for my grandson.

3. Billy Porter:

   I am honored and humbled to have my work once again be recognized by the academy, i stand at the intersection of art and activism, and I am forever grateful for the healing journey that POSE has been for Billy Porter, my colleagues and the world !

4. Randy Serraglio:

   The Rosemont Mine would destroy El Jefe’s home and severely hamstring recovery of jaguars in the United States, at ground zero for the mine is the intersection of three major wildlife corridors that are essential for jaguars moving back into the U.S. to reclaim lost territory. The Santa Rita Mountains are critically important to jaguar recovery in this country, and they must be protected.

5. Sally Ray:

   I think we need to quit being uncomfortable talking about the intersection of climate change, racism, and disasters, the reality is we have long systemic racist problems across our country, and because of these things, when a disaster comes, it’s much more devastating.