Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cross-section
noun
/ˈkrɔːsˌsɛk.ʃən/
Definition
A cross-section is a cut or slice through an object, revealing its internal structure or components.
Examples
- The architect provided a cross-section of the building to show the layout of the floors.
- The doctor explained the cross-section of the brain to better illustrate the location of the tumor.
- In biology class, we examined a cross-section of a plant stem under the microscope.
Meaning
It refers to a representation that shows what something looks like inside after being cut across its length.
Synonyms
- section
- slice
- cut
- profile
- segment
