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overlap vs intersection

intersection vs overlap

overlap and intersection both are nouns.

overlap is a verb but intersection is not a verb.

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

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