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intersection Antonyms

Opposite of intersection

Because the opposite of intersection shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A point or area where different concepts, cultures, or systems meet, overlap, and interact.

Usage Example

"Her doctoral research explores the divergence of artificial intelligence and human psychology."

Strongest
divergence
Strong
separation
division

• noun (Context 2)

In mathematics, the set of elements that are common to two or more given sets, or the exact point where two lines or surfaces meet.

Usage Example

"The union of set A and set B contains only the numbers that appear in both groups."

Strong
union

Similar words to intersection

Words similar to intersection shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

crossroads
junction
convergence
crossing
overlap
confluence
nexus
crossway
See all synonyms of intersection

• Nearby Words

interscholastic
interschool
intersect
intersection
intersession
intersex
interspecies

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Intersection. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/intersection
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