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intersects

intersects is the third-person singular simple present indicative of intersect.

Meaning of intersect

Verb

intersect (third-person singular simple present intersects, present participle intersecting, simple past and past participle intersected)

  1. (ambitransitive) To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.
    • Parallel lines don't intersect.
  2. Of two sets, to have at least one element in common.

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Questions about intersects

What is intersects the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Intersects is the third-person singular simple present indicative of intersect.

Words near intersects in the dictionary

  1. intersectively
  2. intersectivity
  3. intersector
  4. intersectoral
  5. intersectors
  6. intersects
  7. intersecular
  8. intersegment
  9. intersegmental
  10. intersegmentally
  11. intersegmentary

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