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intersection Synonyms
Another word for intersection
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• noun (Context 1)
A place or area where two or more roads, streets, or paths meet or cross one another.
Usage Example
"The driver slowed down as he approached the busy junction and waited for the traffic light to turn green."
Strongest
junction
Strong
crossroads
crossing
• noun (Context 2)
A point or area where different concepts, cultures, or systems meet, overlap, and interact.
Usage Example
"Her doctoral research explores the convergence of artificial intelligence and human psychology."
Strong
convergence
nexus
overlap
• noun (Context 3)
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 overlap of set A and set B contains only the numbers that appear in both groups."
Strong
overlap
Opposites of intersection
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of intersection varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
union
divergence
separation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Intersection. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/intersection