transverse vs transversal

transverse and transversal both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
transverse	No	Yes	No	No
transversal	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, transverse and transversal are synonyms defined as:

transverse and transversal: extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

Other synonyms of transverse include cross, thwartwise.

transverse (adjective)	transversal (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