Transversality

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹænˈɛsˈvɝsəˈɫiˈtaɪ/

Transversality (noun)

  1. The property of two things meeting so they cross rather than just touch or overlap.
  2. In geometry, a condition that makes an intersection behave well under small changes.
  3. A rule in advanced geometry or analysis ensuring objects meet in a controlled, non-degenerate way.

Examples

  • The lines show transversality when they cross at a clear angle.
  • You can see transversality where the curves cross at an angle.