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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I read one that hasn’t been crossed out.

From Literature

Carl Walker, from the Jersey Consumer Council, said it would make the process simpler and he was keeping his "fingers crossed" credit card companies would return to the island.

From BBC

So when a surprise reading from the National Weather Service announced that accumulation had officially crossed 10 inches in Central Park, Kalshi’s forecast spiked 20%, pricing in nearly 13 inches of snowfall.

From Barron's

As soon as the woman was out of sight, Coal crossed the street.

From Literature

Jack asked me, knowing beyond doubt that he’d crossed the Rubicon.

From The Wall Street Journal

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