Intersection

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.tərˈsɛk.ʃən/

Definitions of intersection

noun A point or place where two or more things intersect, especially a road junction.

Example Sentences

A1 I live near the intersection of Main Street and Maple Avenue.

A2 The intersection was busy with cars and pedestrians crossing.

B1 Drivers must yield to pedestrians at the intersection.

B2 The new traffic lights at the intersection have improved safety.

C1 The city council is considering adding a roundabout at the intersection.

C2 The intersection of art and technology is a fascinating subject for study.

Examples of intersection in a Sentence

formal The traffic lights at the intersection turned red, signaling all vehicles to stop.

informal Hey, let's meet at the intersection near the park later.

slang I almost got T-boned at that crazy intersection downtown.

figurative The intersection of art and technology is where creativity truly thrives.

Grammatical Forms of intersection

• past tense: intersected
• plural: intersections
• comparative: more intersection
• superlative: most intersection
• present tense: intersect
• future tense: will intersect
• perfect tense: have intersected
• continuous tense: is intersecting
• singular: intersection
• positive degree: intersection
• infinitive: to intersect
• gerund: intersecting
• participle: intersected

Origin and Evolution of intersection

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intersection' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'intersectio' meaning a crossing or junction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intersection' has come to be commonly used in various fields such as mathematics, urban planning, and transportation to denote the point where two or more things intersect or cross each other.