transversal
transverse
adjective trahns-behr-SAHL Rare
Origin: From Latin transversalis.
Also means
cross-cutting
Usage Note
Transversal describes something that cuts across another structure at an angle, used in geometry, anatomy, and policy. In education, competencias transversales are cross-cutting skills. It is invariable in gender (el eje transversal, la línea transversal) but adds -es in the plural.
Examples
"Trazaron una línea transversal al eje principal."
Natural Translation
They drew a line transverse to the main axis.
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