What is the major difference between the definitions of traverse...

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Jackson6612

#356766 Fri, 27 Apr 07 08:53 PM

Question 1:

What is the major difference between the definitions of traverse and transverse?

Question 2:

Which word is best to use between traverse and transverse in the following sentence?

Transverse/Traverse ventilation is always recommended.

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Stannum

#356793 Fri, 27 Apr 07 09:44 PM

Transverse is an adjective so this is the word you seek.

The Collins dictionary;

transverse adj 1 crossing from side to side; athwart; crossways.

traverse vb 1 to pass or go over or back and forth over (something); cross.

A skier will traverse a steep slope by following a transverse route across the mountain face.

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Jackson6612

#356853 Sat, 28 Apr 07 01:51 AM

Stannum wrote:

A skier will traverse a steep slope by following a transverse route across the mountain face.

Please explain the above sentence in simple words. It's really a good example on the use of traverse and transverse.

Jackson6612

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Stannum

#356854 Sat, 28 Apr 07 02:00 AM

Jackson6612 wrote:
Stannum wrote:

A skier will traverse a steep slope by following a transverse route across the mountain face.

Please explain the above sentence in simple words. It's really a good example on the use of traverse and transverse.

I can not simplify the sentence.

It is clear and lucid and the post contains the definitions of both subject words.

I do not know how much more I can explain.

Stannum

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