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transect

Syllabification: (tran·sect)
Pronunciation: /tranˈsekt/

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Definition of transect

verb

[with object]
  • cut across or make a transverse section in.

noun

  • a straight line or narrow section through an object or natural feature or across the earth’s surface, along which observations are made or measurements taken.

Derivatives

transection

Pronunciation: /-ˈsekSHən/

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century (as a verb): from trans- 'through' + Latin sect- 'divided by cutting' (from the verb secare)

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