Definition

The action of moving across or through something, often referring to a path or route.

Example

The traversal of the mountain trail took several hours.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new hiking trail?

Yeah, I heard it's a challenging traversal through the mountains.

I love those kinds of adventures!

Me too! It sounds like a great way to spend the weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Traversal → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "versare" (meaning to turn). The word "traversal" refers to the act of turning or moving across something.

Memory Tip

Think of moving 'across' ('trans-') and 'turning' ('versare') as you navigate through a space — that's what traversal means.

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