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1. 'The two lines cross.' or 'The two lines cross each other.'

2. 'X is the point where the two lines cross.' or 'X is the point where the two lines cross each other'.

3. The point where two lines cross is called crossing point. => Is the definition correct?

4. The point where two lines meet is called meeting point. => Is the definition correct?

5. Both crossing point and meeting point are also called intersection point. => Is the definition correct?

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Kooyeen · Accepted Answer

New2grammar1. 'The two lines cross.' or 'The two lines cross each other.' I think both are ok

2. 'X is the point where the two lines cross.' or 'X is the point where the two lines cross each other'. I think both are ok

3. The point where two lines cross is called crossing point. => Is the definition correct? Yep

4. The point where two lines meet is called meeting point. => Is the definition correct? Yep

5. Both the crossing point and the meeting point are also called intersection point. => Is the definition correct? I'd add "the" or write "Both crossing points and meeting points are also called intersection points."

"Thanks in advance

Not very sure, better wait for a native.

Feebs11 · Answer

I agree with Kooyeen, apart from #5 - where you could equally insert or omit "the". I see no need to pluralize them, unless context required you to do so.

New2grammar · Answer

Thanks Feebs11.

So without 'the' , crossing point and meeting point are viewed as abstracts, not physical points?

Feebs11 · Answer

No. They are non-specific - the passage appears to be talking in general terms about these points. If it was describing a specific diagram, then it would be referring to specific points, and "the" would be required.

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