Tortuous
Tortuous adjective - Marked by a long series of irregular curves.
Transverse and tortuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Transverse" instead an adjective "Tortuous".
Transverse
Transverse adjective - Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.
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Synonyms for Transverse
Tortuous and transverse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Tortuous" instead an adjective "Transverse".
Nearby Words: transversely, transversal
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