First Known Use: 15th century
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1transverse
adjective trans·verse \tran(t)s-ˈvərs, tranz-, ˈtran(t)s-ˌ, ˈtranz-ˌ\
: lying or made across something
Full Definition of TRANSVERSE
1
: acting, lying, or being across : set crosswise
2
: made at right angles to the long axis of the body <a transverse section>
— trans·verse·ly adverb
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Origin of TRANSVERSE
Middle English, from Latin transversus, from trans- + -versus (as in adversus adverse)
2transverse
noun trans·verse \ˈtran(t)s-ˌvərs, ˈtranz-\
Definition of TRANSVERSE
: something (as a piece, section, or part) that is transverse
First Known Use of TRANSVERSE
15th century
TRANSVERSELY Defined for Kids
transverse
adjective trans·verse \trans-ˈvərs\
Definition of TRANSVERSE for Kids
: lying or being across : placed crosswise
— trans·verse·ly adverb
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transverse
adjective trans·verse \tran(t)s-ˈvərs, tranz-, ˈtran(t)s-ˌ, ˈtranz-ˌ\
Medical Definition of TRANSVERSE
1
: acting, lying, or being across : set crosswise
2
: made at right angles to the long axis of the body <a transverse section>
—trans·verse·ly adverb
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