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intersection Synonyms

Another word for intersection

Choosing another word for intersection depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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 crossroads and waited for the traffic light to turn green."

Strongest
crossroads
junction
crossing
Strong
crossway
interchange

• 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."

Strongest
convergence
Strong
overlap
confluence
nexus
juncture
crossroads

• 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
Weak
vertex
node

Opposites of intersection

The opposite of intersection shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

divergence
separation
union
division
See all opposites of intersection

• Nearby Words

interscholastic
interschool
intersect
intersection
intersession
intersex
interspecies

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