Synonyms

crossed

American

[krawst, krost] / krɔst, krɒst /

adjective

Mathematics.

(of partial derivatives) mixed, especially of order two.

Other Word Forms

well-crossed adjective

Etymology

Origin of crossed

cross + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Then set alerts on your phone to remind you if any of them hit those lows, at which point they’ve crossed your buying threshold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The road ended, but the living systems it crossed moved steadily onward, already turning toward the next season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, also confirmed last week that some of its ships had crossed the strait, although it did not mention Iran or give more details on the vessels.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

What’s more, the shorter-term 20-day moving average has fully crossed below the 200-day, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Nothing at all had crossed this place for a day at least.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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