TRANSVERSALLY

transversely, transversally

(adverb) in a transverse manner; “they were cut transversely”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

transversally (comparative more transversally, superlative most transversally)

In a transverse manner.

In regard to a transversal.

Source: Wiktionary


TRANSVERSAL

Trans*ver"sal, a. Etym: [Cf. F. transversal. See Transverse.]

Definition: Running or lying across; transverse; as, a transversal line.

– Trans*ver"sal*ly, adv.

Trans*ver"sal, n. Etym: [Cf. F. transversale.] (Geom.)

Definition: A straight line which traverses or intersects any system of other lines, as a line intersecting the three sides of a triangle or the sides produced.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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