# intersectional

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌɪn.təɹˈsɛk.ʃə.nl̩/ · frequency rank #52,410

## Definitions
1. Of or pertaining to an intersection, especially of multiple forms of discrimination (for example, the intersection of misogyny and racism which affects black women specifically).
2. Of or relating to intersectionalism or intersectionality.
3. Encompassing or concerned with multiple different groups or the forms of discrimination they face (for example, inclusive of women of all races and people of color of all genders).

## Etymology
From intersection + -al.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/intersectional