What are some alternative words for transverse?
Synonyms for transverse
trænsˈvɜrs, trænz-; ˈtræns vɜrs, ˈtrænz-
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Princeton's WordNet
cross(a), transverse, transversal, thwartwise(adj)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
"cross members should be all steel"; "from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully"; "transversal vibrations"; "transverse colon"
Antonyms:
lengthways, lengthwise
Wiktionary
transverse(adjective)
Situated or lying across; side to side, relative to some defined forward direction.
Antonyms:
longitudinal
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
transverse
Synonyms:
athwart, crosswise, across, rectangularAntonyms:
parallel, rectilinear
Dictionary of English Synonymes
transverse(a.)
Synonyms:
cross
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "transverse":
cross-sectional, cross-cutting, transversal, crosscutting, crosssectional, horizontal, cross, cutaway, cross-dimensional, lateral, myelitis, cross-curricular, cross-section, cross-sectoral, across-the-board, cross-shaped
Words popularity by usage frequency
rank | word | |
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#1057 | across | |
#1083 | cross | |
#5891 | horizontal | |
#10714 | lateral | |
#12404 | rectangular | |
#19115 | transverse | |
#49971 | cutaway | |
#69977 | transversal | |
#82962 | crosscutting | |
#100025 | crosswise | |
#141698 | myelitis | |
#177396 | athwart |
How to use transverse in a sentence?
If that’s not happening, all the pressure will hit the spine, which is a big no-no, when the transverse abs are engaged properly, it automatically engages the thoracic lumbar fascia [muscle in the lower spine] at the same time, which offers spine protection.
After we took on the project, we had a big powertrain overhaul halfway through the development, originally, the concept had a transverse-mounted, naturally aspirated V6. Then the team decided, ‘ It’s the NSX – that’s not good enough. ’.
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