"intersecant" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From Latin intersecans, present participle of intersecare. See intersect. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|intersecans}} Latin intersecans Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} intersecant (not comparable)
  1. (rare) Crossing, intersecting; (figuratively) clashing, conflicting. Tags: not-comparable, rare
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