intersection
/ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: intersections
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonym: crossroads
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any overlap, confluence, or crossover.
Noun
Examples
Within this melee of intersections between English and Cantonese, the students, being themselves bilingually fluent, were able to navigate with perfect ease in communicative contexts where the provenance of a certain term or expression matters little.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “intersection” mean?
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
Is “intersection” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.