point of intersection

Other forms: points of intersection

Definitions of point of intersection

1. noun

   a point where lines intersect
   synonyms: intersection, intersection point

   types:

   metacenter, metacentre

   (shipbuilding) the point of intersection between two vertical lines, one line through the center of buoyancy of the hull of a ship in equilibrium and the other line through the center of buoyancy of the hull when the ship is inclined to one side; the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the stability of the ship

   vertex

   the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure

   type of:

   point

   a geometric element that has position but no extension