intersection
Translation
intersection, junction, crossroads
Examples
Turn right at the next intersection.
Turn right at the next intersection.
This is the intersection of art and science.
This is the intersection of art and science.
Grammar Patterns
at an intersection at a place where roads cross The accident happened at the intersection.
the intersection ((of sth.)) ((and sth.)) the place where (sth.) and (sth.) cross This is the intersection of Main Street and Oak Avenue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: junction, crossroads, crossing
Etymology
From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'sectio' (a cutting), from 'secare' (to cut). A place where things 'cut across' each other.
Memory Tips
Picture two 'sections' of a road cutting 'inter' (between) each other.