intersection
/ˌɪntɝˈsɛkʃən/
the set of elements common to two or more sets
intersection in a sentence
“The intersection of {1,2,3} and {2,3,4} is {2,3}.”
Origin of intersection
Latin intersectio, from inter between + secare to cut
Related Words
cardinality
the number of elements in a set
bijection
a one-to-one correspondence between two sets
predicate
a statement containing variables that becomes true or false when values are assigned
quantifier
a symbol specifying the quantity of specimens in a domain
tautology
a statement that is true under all possible interpretations
paradox
a statement that contradicts itself or defies intuition