Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transversal
noun
/trænˈsvɜːrsl/
Definition
A line that intersects two or more other lines.
Examples
- In the diagram, the transversal cuts across the two parallel lines, forming several angles.
- When two parallel lines are crossed by a transversal, corresponding angles are created.
Meaning
In geometry, a transversal is often used to describe a line that crosses at least two other lines, usually parallel lines, creating various angles.
Synonyms
- crosscut
- intersecting line
- crossing line
