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transversal

[/trænzˈvɜːr.səl/]
adjective, nounmasculine/feminine (depending on noun use)pl: transversals
transversal
1. Extending or lying across; crossing from one side to another
The transversal line cuts through both parallel lines.
A linha transversal corta ambas as linhas paralelas.
2. In geometry, a line that intersects two or more other lines
A transversal intersects the two parallel lines at different angles.
Uma transversal intersecta as duas linhas paralelas em ângulos diferentes.
3. Relating to or affecting multiple areas or domains; cross-cutting
The committee took a transversal approach to address the problem.
O comitê adotou uma abordagem transversal para resolver o problema.
Synonyms
crossingintersectingcross-cuttingdiagonal
Antonyms
parallellongitudinal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transversal
Standard usage in mathematics and general discourse
São Paulo
transversal
Common in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
transversal
Standard usage, also used in policy and governance discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

transversal approach
transversal policy
transversal line
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