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Intersect vs Nonintersection - What's the difference?

intersect | nonintersection |

As a verb intersect

is to cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts.

As a noun nonintersection is

lack of intersection; failure to intersect.

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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    nonintersection

    English

    Noun

  • Lack of intersection; failure to intersect.
    • the intersection of two sets
  • A portion of road that is not an intersection.
    • Most nonintersection traffic accidents were caused by children running into the road.