Synonyms & related words for intersect

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of intersect — including cross, decussate, converge, overlap, parallel, crisscross. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to intersect

Explore words related to intersect — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include nonintersecting, intersection, subparallel, anorthic, crossway, decussation, bisects, crunode. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for intersect

Common synonyms for intersect include cross, decussate, converge, overlap, parallel, crisscross, crosscut, transverse — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does intersect come from?

The word intersect breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: inter-, from Latin inter (“between, within”); and -sect, from Latin seco (“cut”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.