How Do You Spell TRANSVERSAL?

Pronunciation: [tɹansvˈɜːsə͡l] (IPA)

The word "transversal" ( /trænzˈvɜrsəl/) refers to anything that cuts across or intersects something else at a right angle. In its spelling, the 'r' and 's' sound of the word is separated by the letter 'a', hence "transversal" is pronounced as trans-vurs-uhl. The 'a' in the middle of the word serves as a neutral vowel between the two consonants which keeps the pronunciation clear and concise. Generally, the IPA phonetic transcription of the word helps in identifying where peculiar sounds are emphasized in a word.

TRANSVERSAL Meaning and Definition

1. Transversal is a basic geometric term used to describe a line that intersects two or more other lines at distinct points. Specifically, it refers to a line that cuts across a set of parallel lines or line segments in a plane. When a transversal intersects a pair of parallel lines, it creates eight angles, known as transversal angles or corresponding angles. These angles are formed by a pair of corresponding angles on one side of the transversal, a pair of alternate interior angles, a pair of alternate exterior angles, and a pair of consecutive interior angles.

   In mathematical terms, a transversal can be defined as a line that does not lie on the same plane as the given set of parallel lines. It can intersect the parallel lines at any angle, producing various relationships between the corresponding and alternate angles.

   The concept of transversal is often employed in geometry to study and analyze patterns, properties, and relationships among intersecting lines. It allows mathematicians to establish theorems and proofs related to parallel lines, angles, and polygons. The understanding of transversals is crucial in geometric constructions, trigonometry, and other branches of mathematics where line intersections are involved. By studying the properties of a transversal and its corresponding angles, mathematicians can often solve problems and make deductions about the geometric figures involved.

2. • Running or lying across.

   • In geom., a straight or curved line which traverses or intersects any system of other lines.

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

Common Misspellings for TRANSVERSAL

• rransversal
• fransversal
• gransversal
• yransversal
• 6ransversal
• 5ransversal
• teansversal
• tdansversal
• tfansversal
• ttansversal
• t5ansversal
• t4ansversal
• trznsversal
• trsnsversal
• trwnsversal
• trqnsversal
• trabsversal
• tramsversal
• trajsversal
• tranversal
• transversil
• transversale
• transtversal
• transversial
• transervsal
• transverssall
• transensal

Etymology of TRANSVERSAL

The word "transversal" comes from Latin "transversus", which means "turned or crossed side to side" or "transverse". The term is derived from the prefix "trans-", meaning "across" or "beyond", and the verb "vertere", meaning "to turn". In geometry, a transversal is a line that intersects two or more other lines at different points.

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Plural form of TRANSVERSAL is TRANSVERSALS