What is another word for transverse?
Pronunciation: [tɹansvˈɜːs] (IPA) 
Transverse is a term used to describe something that runs across or from side to side. There are several synonyms for this term including crosswise, perpendicular, horizontal, and sidewise. Crosswise is often used to describe something that is oriented perpendicular to a specific direction, while perpendicular is used to describe something that is exactly perpendicular to something else. Similarly, horizontal is synonymous with transverse when describing something that is parallel to the ground or horizon. Sidewise is also used to describe something that runs from one side to the other, but also implies a lateral movement rather than a straight line.
