Meaning of the word transversal in English

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transversal

US /trænsˈvɝː.səl/
UK /trænzˈvɜ.səl/
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Noun

a line that intersects a system of lines

Example:
In geometry, a transversal is a line that passes through two or more other lines.
The angles formed by the transversal have specific mathematical properties.

Adjective

extending or lying across something; transverse

Example:
The transversal beam supports the entire roof structure.
They conducted a transversal study across different departments.
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