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Intersect vs Interact - What's the difference?

intersect | interact |

As verbs the difference between intersect and interact

is that intersect is to cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts while interact is to act upon each other; as, two agents mutually interact.

As a noun interact is

a short act or piece between others, as in a play; an interlude; hence, intermediate employment or time.

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
  • interact

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A short act or piece between others, as in a play; an interlude; hence, intermediate employment or time.
  • (Chesterfield)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To act upon each other; as, two agents mutually interact.