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transversal vs cross

cross vs transversal

transversal is not a noun while cross is a noun.

transversal and cross both are adjectives.

transversal is not a verb while cross is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
transversal No Yes No No
cross Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, transversal and cross are synonyms defined as:
  • transversal and cross: extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
Other synonyms of transversal include thwartwise, transverse.
transversal (noun) cross (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
any affliction that causes great suffering
transversal (adjective) cross (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable
transversal (verb) cross (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
trace a line through or across
travel across or pass over
meet and pass
meet at a point
fold so as to resemble a cross
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to cover or extend over an area or time period
Difference between transversal and cross

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