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intersection vs overlap

overlap vs intersection

intersection and overlap both are nouns.

intersection is not a verb while overlap is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intersection Yes No No No
overlap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, intersection and overlap are synonyms defined as:
  • intersection and overlap: a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
Other synonyms of intersection include convergence.
intersection (noun) overlap (noun)
the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path) a flap that lies over another part
a junction where one street or road crosses another the property of partial coincidence in time
a point where lines intersect a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
the set of elements common to two or more sets
a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations
intersection (verb) overlap (verb)
extend over and cover a part of
coincide partially or wholly
Difference between intersection and overlap

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