How Do You Spell INTERSECT?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəsˈɛkt] (IPA)

The word "intersect" is spelled with the prefix "inter" which means "between" or "among", and the root "sect" which means "to cut". The word is pronounced /ɪntərˈsɛkt/ with the stress on the second syllable. The "er" combination in "intersect" is pronounced as "ur" as in "herd" or "bird". The "c" in "sect" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound. Together, the word means "to cut or divide into two parts by passing or lying across each other."

INTERSECT Meaning and Definition

1. Intersect is a verb that holds multiple connotations depending on the context in which it is used. In a general sense, it means to meet or cross paths with something or someone else. It refers to the point where two or more lines, paths, or surfaces come together or cross each other.

   In a geometrical sense, intersect refers to the point or set of points where two or more lines, curves, or planes meet, cross, or coincide. For instance, if two straight lines cross at a particular point, it can be said that they intersect at that point. Similarly, the intersection of a circle and a line is the point or points where they meet.

   Furthermore, intersect can also be used in a figurative sense, signifying the coming together or crossing of ideas, interests, or paths. It can indicate the point where two or more concepts, perspectives, or areas of knowledge coincide or overlap. For example, the fields of mathematics and computer science often intersect, as their principles and applications intertwine.

   Overall, intersect is a versatile term that encompasses the meeting or crossing of lines, paths, or surfaces, as well as the convergence or overlapping of concepts or interests. Its broad application makes it an important concept in various fields, including mathematics, geometry, and even metaphorically in addressing the interconnection of ideas and disciplines.

2. To cut or cross mutually; to meet and cross each other.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for INTERSECT *

• interset 62.5%
• intersest 25%
• intersetd 6.25%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for INTERSECT

• internect
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• Interreciv
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• anterfect
• interseps

Etymology of INTERSECT

The word "intersect" has Latin roots. It comes from the Latin word "intersecare", which is a combination of "inter" meaning "between" or "among", and "secare" meaning "to cut". Thus, "intersect" essentially means "to cut or divide between or among". This word was later adopted into Middle French as "intersecter" before entering the English language.

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Conjugate verb Intersect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have intersected

you would have intersected

he/she/it would have intersected

we would have intersected

they would have intersected

I would have intersect

you would have intersect

he/she/it would have intersect

we would have intersect

they would have intersect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been intersecting

you would have been intersecting

he/she/it would have been intersecting

we would have been intersecting

they would have been intersecting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would intersect

you would intersect

he/she/it would intersect

we would intersect

they would intersect

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be intersecting

you would be intersecting

he/she/it would be intersecting

we would be intersecting

they would be intersecting

FUTURE

I will intersect

you will intersect

he/she/it will intersect

we will intersect

they will intersect

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be intersecting

you will be intersecting

he/she/it will be intersecting

we will be intersecting

they will be intersecting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have intersected

you will have intersected

he/she/it will have intersected

we will have intersected

they will have intersected

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been intersecting

you will have been intersecting

he/she/it will have been intersecting

we will have been intersecting

they will have been intersecting

IMPERATIVE

you intersect

we let´s intersect

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to intersect

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was intersecting

you were intersecting

he/she/it was intersecting

we were intersecting

they were intersecting

PAST PARTICIPLE

intersected

PAST PERFECT

I had intersected

you had intersected

he/she/it had intersected

we had intersected

they had intersected

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been intersecting

you had been intersecting

he/she/it had been intersecting

we had been intersecting

they had been intersecting

PRESENT

I intersect

you intersect

he/she/it intersects

we intersect

they intersect

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am intersecting

you are intersecting

he/she/it is intersecting

we are intersecting

they are intersecting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

intersecting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have intersected

you have intersected

he/she/it has intersected

we have intersected

they have intersected

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been intersecting

you have been intersecting

he/she/it has been intersecting

we have been intersecting

they have been intersecting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it intersect

SIMPLE PAST

I intersected

you intersected

he/she/it intersected

we intersected

they intersected