TRANSVERSE, a. transvers'. [L. transversus; trans and versus, verto.]
1. Lying or being across or in a cross direction; as a transverse diameter of axis. Transverse lines are the diagonals of a square or parallelogram. Lines which intersect perpendiculars, are also called transverse.
2. In botany, a transverse partition, in a pericarp, is at right angles with the valves, as in a silique.
TR`ANSVERSE, n. The longer axis of an ellipse.
TRANSVERSE, v.t. transvers'. To overturn. [Little used.]
