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intersecting sets

[ɪn.tərˈsɛk.tɪŋ sɛts]
nounpl: intersecting sets
conjuntos interseccionados
1. Two or more sets that have one or more elements in common; sets whose intersection is non-empty
The sets {1, 2, 3} and {2, 3, 4} are intersecting sets because they share the elements 2 and 3.
Os conjuntos {1, 2, 3} e {2, 3, 4} são conjuntos interseccionados porque compartilham os elementos 2 e 3.
2. In geometry, lines, curves, or shapes that cross or meet at one or more points
The two intersecting sets of lines form a cross pattern.
Os dois conjuntos de linhas interseccionadas formam um padrão de cruz.
Synonyms
overlapping setssets with common elementsnon-disjoint sets
Antonyms
disjoint setsmutually exclusive setsnon-intersecting sets

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conjuntos interseccionados
Standard mathematical terminology
Portugal
conjuntos que se intersectam
Alternative phrasing common in European Portuguese
General
conjuntos com interseção
Less formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

find the intersection of two sets
have common ground
overlap in meaning
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