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Definition of transverse

transverse

/trænzˈvɜːrs/
trans · verse
Adverb:transversely
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Plural:transverses
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transverse Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Situated, extending, or acting across something; lying or running crosswise.

Example

"The engineer reinforced the bridge deck with heavy transverse steel beams."

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• noun

1

A part, line, axis, or structural element that is situated or extends crosswise.

Example

"The architect measured the main axis and each intersecting transverse of the vaulted ceiling."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'transverse' (an adjective meaning situated across or crosswise) with 'traverse' (primarily a verb meaning to travel or move across).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Latin 'transversus' (turned across), the past participle of 'transvertere', from 'trans-' (across) and 'vertere' (to turn).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Transverse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/transverse
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