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transversal

adjective/tɾɐ̃ʒ.vɨɾˈsal/medium

trans·ver·sal

Definition

Extending or lying across; crossing from side to side. Figuratively, common to or applicable across several fields or disciplines.
A transversal line cuts the two parallel ones.
Environmental education is a transversal theme in the curriculum.
Common collocations
transversal linetransversal sectiontransversal competencetransversal theme

Etymology

Do latim 'transversalis', de 'transversus' ('transverso, oblíquo').

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