Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
what is the difference between: Intersection, segment, piece and part?
What is the difference between "intersection", "segment", "piece" and "part?
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'Intersection' is unrelated to the other 3 words; it means a joining of two roads, lines, etc, usually at right angles. 'Segment' is a more formal way to say 'piece' or 'part'. Each word has its own collocations, of course: A line segment in geometry.
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'Intersection' is unrelated to the other 3 words; it means a joining of two roads, lines, etc, usually at right angles.
'Segment' is a more formal way to say 'piece' or 'part'.
Each word has its own collocations, of course:
A line segment in geometry.
A piece of cake.
A car part.
'Segment' is a more formal way to say 'piece' or 'part'.
Each word has its own collocations, of course:
A line segment in geometry.
A piece of cake.
A car part.
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