transect

tran·sect

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tran-sekt]
- /trænˈsɛkt/
- /trænˈsekt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tran-sekt]
- /trænˈsɛkt/

Definitions of transect word

verb with object transect to cut across; dissect transversely. 1
transitive verb transect cut across 1
verb transect to cut or divide crossways 0
noun transect a sample strip of land used to monitor plant distribution, animal populations, etc, within a given area 0
verb transitive transect to cut across or divide by cutting 0

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Origin of transect

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; tran(s)- + Latin sectus, past participle of secāre to cut, sever (see section)

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Parts of speech for Transect

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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transect popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for transect

verb transect

intersect — to cut or divide by passing through or across: The highway intersects the town.

Just one Synonym for transect