Intersection and Union

Intersection

Intersection noun - A place where roads meet.
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Synonyms for Intersection

Union and intersection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Union" instead a noun "Intersection".

Nearby Words: intersected, intersecting

Union

Union noun - The act or an instance of joining two or more things into one.

Intersection and union are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intersection" instead a noun "Union".

How words are described

particular particular intersection particular union
certain certain intersection certain union
actual actual intersection actual union
entire entire intersection entire union
Other adjectives: large, interesting.

Both words in one sentence

  • A common error (especially on signs) is to use the wrong conjunction, particularly "and" (intersection) when "or" (union) is the intended meaning.
  • The word "or" does not exclude both choices from being selected (a union), but saying "either A or B" means that picking one specifically excludes picking the other (no intersection).
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Union and Intersection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/intersection/union
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