transversal
transversal · more transversal · most transversal
Running or lying acrossRunning or lying across; transverse.
UK/tɹænsˈvɜːsəl/US/tɹænsˈvɝsəl/
Meaning
2 sensesRunning or lying across; transverse.
a transversal line
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
Exhibiting or pertaining to transversality; connecting heterogeneous elements (fields, kinds of people, etc).
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle French transversal, from Medieval Latin trānsversālis, from Latin trānsversus.From Middle French transversal, from Medieval Latin trānsversālis, from Latin trānsversus.
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Forms
more transversal, most transversal| Comparative | more transversal Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most transversal Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis:crosstransversethwartwise
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form