intersection

Noun
  1. A point where lines intersect (synset 105875237)
    is a type of: point - a geometric element that has position but no extension
    subtypes:
    • metacenter, metacentre - (shipbuilding) the point of intersection between two vertical lines, one line through the center of buoyancy of the hull of a ship in equilibrium and the other line through the center of buoyancy of the hull when the ship is inclined to one side; the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the stability of the ship
    • vertex - the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
    same as: intersection point, point of intersection
  2. A junction where one street or road crosses another (synset 103586294)
    is a type of: junction - the place where two or more things come together
    subtypes:
    is a part of: road, route - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
    same as: carrefour, crossing, crossroad, crossway
  3. A point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations (synset 113895852)
    is a type of: set - (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
    subtypes: origin - the point of intersection of coordinate axes; where the values of the coordinates are all zero
  4. The set of elements common to two or more sets (synset 108015510)
    "the set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things"
    is a type of: set - a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
    same as: cartesian product, product
  5. A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena (synset 105772362)
    "there was no overlap between their proposals"
    is a type of: internal representation, mental representation, representation - a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
    subtypes:
    • crossroads - a point where a choice must be made
    • interface - the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
    same as: convergence, overlap
  6. The act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path) (synset 100146931)
    is a type of: connection, connexion, joining - the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

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