adj
Uncommon
transverse
Transverse (adj) means lying or placed crosswise, at an angle to the main direction. Example: “The bridge has transverse beams supporting the roadway.”
adj
1
Lying or placed crosswise, at an angle to the main direction.
"The bridge has transverse beams supporting the roadway."
2
Running at right angles to the long axis of the body.
"The scan showed a transverse section of the patient's abdomen."
noun
1
Something lying crosswise, such as a beam or road.
"A wooden transverse braced the frame of the old barn."
How to use transverse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrosswise, running at an angle to the main line or axis of something.
Common pairings
transverse beam
transverse section
transverse axis
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Word forms
- Plural
- transverses
- Third person singular
- transverses
- Past tense
- transversed
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Etymology
From Latin transversus, "turned across," a doublet of "transversal."
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What does “transverse” mean?
The word “transverse” means lying or placed crosswise, at an angle to the main direction. In plain terms, crosswise, running at an angle to the main line or axis of something.
How do you use “transverse” in a sentence?
Here is “transverse” used in a sentence: “The bridge has transverse beams supporting the roadway.”
What part of speech is “transverse”?
Depending on how it is used, “transverse” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “transverse” come from?
The word “transverse” comes from Latin. From Latin transversus, "turned across," a doublet of "transversal.".
Is “transverse” a common word?
“Transverse” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “transverse” have?
“Transverse” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lying or placed crosswise, at an angle to the main direction.
