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traversal

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of traversing; a crossing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • His traversal of the mountains allowed him a view from the peak.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The product or result of traversing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The act of following a path or route.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

travel across

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: traverse

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: travel, traveling, travelling

5

noun

Meaning 5

taking a zigzag path on skis

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: traverse

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: crossing

History

Etymology

From traverse + -al.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: traversée — Crossing
  • German: Traversal — Crossing
  • Turkish: geçiş — Crossing