Pronunciation: /trænzˈvɜrs/
noun a transverse structure or part
A1 The transverse of the rectangle is shorter than the length.
A2 She measured the transverse of the room to determine if the furniture would fit.
B1 The doctor explained that the transverse of the tumor was causing the pain.
B2 The engineer calculated the transverse of the bridge to ensure it could support heavy loads.
C1 The scientist conducted a study on the transverse of electromagnetic waves.
C2 The artist used the concept of transverse lines to create a dynamic composition in the painting.
adjective denoting a direction across or lying across something
A1 The transverse bar connects the two vertical poles of the swing set.
A2 The doctor performed a transverse incision to remove the appendix.
B1 The transverse waves in the ocean caused the boat to rock back and forth.
B2 The engineer designed a transverse beam to support the weight of the bridge.
C1 The transverse section of the brain revealed intricate details of the neural pathways.
C2 The artist created a stunning painting with transverse lines that created a sense of movement.
formal The transverse plane divides the body into upper and lower sections.
informal The transverse line on the map marks where we need to turn.
slang I can't believe how transverse that movie was, it had me on the edge of my seat.
figurative His ideas were transverse to the traditional way of thinking.
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