transverse

Phonetic Respelling: [ trans-vurs, tranz-; trans-vurs, tranz- ]

Definition:

adj. extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

Sentence:

From the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully.

More example sentences:

From the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully.

Hear it

Synonyms:

cross; transversal; thwartwise;crosswise

Antonyms:

lengthwise; lengthways

How many syllables in transverse?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide transverse into syllables:

trans-verse

Test drive some of our other games

Play now to sample our spelling, vocabulary and typing games.

Vocabulary Games (8 games)

Vocabulary Test

Sentence Battle

View all our games

Spelling Games (9 games)

View all our games

VocabClass lessons are designed to engage students, improve motivation in learning the subject matter, and generate better results. Long-term retention is our focus and by making the learning process fun, our gamified approach has a positive impact on this goal.

View all games!

YEAH. Try it FREE!

Gitf box

Try our 7-day Free Trial to test drive
the VocabClass program.

Sign up for a 7-Day Free Trial Not now, thank you