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point of intersection

/pɔɪnt əv ˌɪntəˈsekʃən/

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/pɔɪnt əv ˌɪntəˈsekʃən/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТочка, в которой две или более линии, кривые или поверхности встречаются или пересекаются друг с другом.

A point where two or more lines, curves, or surfaces meet or cross each other.

  1. Geometry: Meeting point of linesB2formal

    The exact point where two or more lines, curves, or surfaces meet or cross each other.

    ruТочка пересечения

    • The point of intersection of the two lines is at coordinates (3, 5).
    • In geometry, the point of intersection is where the x-axis and y-axis cross.
    • The graph shows the point of intersection of the supply and demand curves.
  2. Figurative: Common groundC1formal

    A point or topic where different ideas, opinions, or interests meet or agree.

    ruТочка соприкосновения

    • The debate found a point of intersection on the issue of education funding.
    • Their research has a point of intersection in the study of ancient cultures.
    • The two theories have a point of intersection regarding human behavior.