intersection
intermediateB2/ˌɪn.təˈsek.ʃən/ · in-ter-sec-tion
The point or line where two or more things meet or cross each other.
Meanings
The point or line where two or more things meet or cross each other.
وہ نقطہ یا لائن جہاں دو یا زیادہ چیزیں ملتی ہیں یا ایک دوسرے کو کاٹتی ہیں۔
تقاطع
taqaatu
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- traffic intersection
- mathematical intersection
- cultural intersection
Example Sentences
The intersection of the two streets is busy during rush hour.
دو سڑکوں کا تقاطع رش کے وقت مصروف ہوتا ہے۔
Do sadkon ka taqaatu rash ke waqt masroof hota hai.
In mathematics, the intersection of two sets contains the elements common to both.
ریاضی میں، دو مجموعوں کا تقاطع ان عناصر پر مشتمل ہوتا ہے جو دونوں میں عام ہیں۔
Riyazi mein, do majmooaon ka taqaatu un anasir par mushtamil hota hai jo dono mein aam hain.
The cultural intersection of various traditions creates a unique community.
مختلف روایات کا ثقافتی تقاطع ایک منفرد کمیونٹی بناتا ہے۔
Mukhtalif riwayaat ka saqafati taqaatu aik munfarid community banata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember the word 'inter' as meaning 'between' and 'section' as 'cut'; together they indicate 'cutting between' two paths.
Imagine two roads crossing at a busy intersection, highlighting their meeting point.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دو دلوں کا کیا تقاطع، چھوڑ گئے ہیں راستے عجب بے راہ راہنمائی میں۔
Do dilon ka kya taqaatu, chhod gaye hain raste ajab be raah raahnumai mein.
What is the intersection of two hearts, lost along strange paths of guidance.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دو پتنگوں کی ہوا میں چھوٹا سا تقاطع ہوتا ہے۔
Do patangon ki hawa mein chota sa taqaatu hota hai.
There is a small intersection in the air between two kites.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "intersectio" — a cutting in between
First known use: 15th century
The term 'intersection' has evolved from Latin roots meaning to cut between or to cross paths. It has been adapted into English and is widely used across various disciplines.