What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
transversal
Example
The transversal line intersects the parallel lines at different angles. [transversal: adjective]
Example
The transversal of a rectangle divides it into two equal parts. [transversal: noun]
horizontal
Example
The horizontal line divides the page into two equal parts. [horizontal: adjective]
Example
The bookshelf is arranged horizontally to maximize space. [horizontal: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Horizontal is more commonly used than transversal in everyday language. Horizontal is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while transversal is less common and is mostly used in technical or mathematical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between transversal and horizontal?
Transversal has a more technical and formal connotation than horizontal, which is more commonly used in everyday language and can be employed in various formality levels.
