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transversal

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/trænzˈvɜrsəl/
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(of a line) intersecting two or more other lines at different points

  • In geometry, a transversal line can create various angles with the lines it intersects.
  • The transversal line cut across the two parallel streets, forming several intersections.
  • The researcher analyzed the complex dynamics of the system, focusing on the transversal heteroclinic connections between saddle points in the phase space.
  • The architect used a transversal design to link the two sections of the building.
  • The transversal beams supported the structure at different angles.