How Do You Spell INTERSECTING?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəsˈɛktɪŋ] (IPA)

The word intersecting can be divided into four syllables: in-ter-sec-ting. The first syllable, "in", is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɪ/. The following syllable, "ter", is pronounced with the short vowel sound /ɛ/. The third syllable, "sec", contains the vowel sound /ɛ/ followed by the sound of the letter "c", which is pronounced as /k/. Finally, the last syllable, "ting", is pronounced with the sound /ɪŋ/. Together, they form the word "intersecting", which means to cross or meet at a point.

INTERSECTING Meaning and Definition

1. The term "intersecting" is an adjective that refers to the act or condition of crossing or meeting at a common point or in a shared space. It describes the relationship between two or more intersecting elements, lines, or shapes that intersect or cut across each other.

   In geometry, "intersecting" indicates the point or line where two or more lines, curves, or surfaces come together. This intersection can occur at various angles, such as 90 degrees in the case of perpendicular lines, or at oblique angles in the case of skew lines. The point of intersection is the specific location at which these elements meet.

   In a broader sense, "intersecting" can also be used metaphorically, representing the convergence or crossing of different ideas, paths, or interests. It encompasses the notion of two or more distinct entities overlapping or converging in a shared space or point of commonality. This can occur in various contexts, such as the intersection of different cultures, disciplines, ideologies, or socioeconomic factors.

   Furthermore, "intersecting" can describe the action of two or more lines crossing paths, whether literally or metaphorically. It suggests a connection or mutual influence between these elements, often resulting in a shared impact or effect. The concept of "intersecting" implies a point of interaction, where lines or ideas intertwine and shape or transform one another.

Top Common Misspellings for INTERSECTING *

• interseting 75%
• intersesting 19.4444444%
• interecting 5.5555555%

* 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.

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Etymology of INTERSECTING

The word intersecting is derived from the Latin word intersecare, which is a combination of the prefix inter- (meaning between or among) and the verb secare (meaning to cut). In Latin, intersecare referred to the act of cutting or dividing something by intersecting or crossing it. Over time, this Latin term evolved into the English word intersect, which then gave rise to the present participle intersecting.

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Conjugate verb Intersecting

CONDITIONAL

I would intersect

we would intersect

you would intersect

he/she/it would intersect

they would intersect

FUTURE

I will intersect

we will intersect

you will intersect

he/she/it will intersect

they will intersect

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have intersected

we will have intersected

you will have intersected

he/she/it will have intersected

they will have intersected

PAST

I intersected

we intersected

you intersected

he/she/it intersected

they intersected

PAST PERFECT

I had intersected

we had intersected

you had intersected

he/she/it had intersected

they had intersected

PRESENT

I intersect

we intersect

you intersect

he/she/it intersects

they intersect

PRESENT PERFECT

I have intersected

we have intersected

you have intersected

he/she/it has intersected

they have intersected

I am intersecting

we are intersecting

you are intersecting

he/she/it is intersecting

they are intersecting

I was intersecting

we were intersecting

you were intersecting

he/she/it was intersecting

they were intersecting

I will be intersecting

we will be intersecting

you will be intersecting

he/she/it will be intersecting

they will be intersecting

I have been intersecting

we have been intersecting

you have been intersecting

he/she/it has been intersecting

they have been intersecting

I had been intersecting

we had been intersecting

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I will have been intersecting

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you will have been intersecting

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they will have been intersecting

I would have intersected

we would have intersected

you would have intersected

he/she/it would have intersected

they would have intersected

I would be intersecting

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