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trans·verse
 transverse
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- pronunciation:
- traenz
vuhrs
[or]
traens
vuhrs
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
set or directed across; crosswise.
- antonyms:
- longitudinal
- similar words:
- cross, thwart, traverse
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| definition 2: |
of an auto engine, mounted with the crankshaft sideways.
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adverb + (adj.)transverse
along, parallel
(adj.)transverse
+ noun
artery,
axis,
beam,
belt,
breathing,
cable,
colon,
combination,
component,
crack,
crest,
cross,
cross-section,
degree,
design,
diameter,
dimension,
direction,
drive,
dune,
effect,
engine,
excursion,
extensor,
field,
figure,
flute,
fold,
force,
fracture,
hole,
image,
lamina,
ligament,
limb,
location,
map,
mode,
momentum,
motion,
muscle,
nerve,
oblique,
pathway,
pattern,
pelvis,
plane,
polarization,
portion,
process,
range,
reorientation,
resistance,
rho,
ridge,
sagittal,
scaling,
scan,
section,
sensitivity,
shoulder,
silicon,
sinus,
sinuses,
slice,
spin,
spine,
step,
surface,
thallus,
thrombosis,
tube,
velocity,
vibration,
walking,
wave,
winter
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| derivation: |
transversely (adv.) |
The word transverse
contains the following parts:
tra-, trans-
Latin
prefix
that means across, over, to the other side
  Example words:
intransigent, intransitive, neurotransmitter, traduce, trajectory, transact, transatlantic, transceiver, transcend, transcendent, transcribe, transcript, transect, transept, transfer, transfigure, transfix, transform, transfuse, transgress, transient, transit, transition, transitive, translate, transliterate, translucent, transmissible, transmit, transmute, transonic, transparent, transpire, transplant, transport, transpose, transsexual, transuranic, transverse, transvestite, traverse
vers, vert
Latin
root
that means to turn; to be occupied with
Example words:
adversary, adversative, adverse, adversity, advert, advertent, advertise, advertisement, animadversion, animadvert, anniversary, averse, aversion, avert, controversial, controversy, controvert, conversable, conversant, conversation, converse1, convert, converter, convertible, covert, divers, diverse, diversify, diversion, diversity, divert, divorce, eversion, evert, extraversion, extroversion, extrovert, inadvertence, inadvertent, intervertebral, introversion, introvert, inverse, inversion, invert, invertebrate, inverter, irreversible, malversation, obverse, perverse, perversion, perversity, pervert, reconvert, revers, reversal, reverse, reversible, reversion, revert, subversion, subvert, tergiversate, transversal, transverse, traverse, universalism, universality, universe, university, versatile, versatility, verse, versicle, version, verso, versus, vertebral, vertebrate, vertex, vertical, verticil, vertiginous, vice versa, vortex
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