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Intersect vs Differ - What's the difference?

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As verbs the difference between intersect and differ

is that intersect is to cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts while differ is not to have the same traits, characteristics.

intersect

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.
    • Parallel lines don't intersect .
    Any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the centre.
  • * Cowper
    • Lands intersected by a narrow frith / Abhor each other.
  • (mathematics) of two sets, to have at least one element in common

    • Related terms

    * intersection

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    differ

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • Not to have the same traits, characteristics.
  • To have diverging opinions, disagree.
  • * Canning
    • If the honourable gentleman differs with me on that subject, I differ as heartily with him, and shall always rejoice to differ.

    Related terms

    * different * difference * differential * differentiate * differentiation * agree to differ * beg to differ

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