Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cross-section

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.70 in modern English

Syllables: cross--sec-tion
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of cross section.

Example Sentences

"The book's publication was also welcomed by a wide cross-section of the industry, with a large group of both current and former industry leaders gathering for the launch at St Pancras."

Inflected Forms

cross-sections (plural)

Synonyms

cross-sectional

Questions

What does cross-section mean?: Alternative form of cross section.

How to pronounce cross-section

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