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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Enzo Fernandez will sit out Chelsea's next two games after he "crossed a line" with comments he made about his future at the club, says manager Liam Rosenior.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The vessel's navigation data showed it crossed via a new Iranian-approved route through its waters, dubbed the "Tehran Toll Booth" by leading shipping journal Lloyd's List.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Two container vessels belonging to China’s state-owned Cosco Shipping successfully crossed the strait Monday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That’s when the widely followed short-term trend tracker — the 50-day moving average — crossed below the 200-day moving average, which many view as a dividing line between longer-term uptrends and downtrends.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I crossed the hall to the water fountain and took a longdrink, letting my mouth fill with cold water.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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