Transversal may refer to: *

Transversal (combinatorics) In mathematics, particularly in combinatorics, given a family of sets, here called a collection ''C'', a transversal (also called a cross-section) is a set containing exactly one element from each member of the collection. When the sets of the c ...

, a set containing exactly one member of each of several other sets *

Transversal (geometry) In geometry, a transversal is a line that passes through two lines in the same plane at two distinct points. Transversals play a role in establishing whether two or more other lines in the Euclidean plane are parallel. The intersections of ...

, a line that intersects two or more lines at different points *

Transversal (instrument making) Transversals are a geometric construction on a scientific instrument to allow a graduation to be read to a finer degree of accuracy. Transversals have been replaced in modern times by vernier scales. This method is based on the Intercept theorem ...

, a technique for subdividing graduations * Transversal Corporation, a software company *

Transversal plane In geometry, a transversal plane is a plane that intersects (not contains) two or more lines or planes. A transversal plane may also form dihedral angles. Theorems Transversal plane theorem for lines: Lines that intersect a transversal plane ...

, a geometric concept * Transversal, relating to the transverse plane in anatomy

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