keresztirányú

Keresztirányú is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "transverse," "crosswise," or "lateral" in English. It describes something that is positioned or oriented across something else, or that moves in a direction perpendicular to the main axis.

In geometry, a keresztirányú line is one that intersects another line or a figure at a right angle. Similarly, a keresztirányú cut would be made across the width of an object, rather than along its length.

In anatomy, a keresztirányú process refers to a bony projection that extends sideways from a vertebra. These processes serve as attachment points for muscles and ligaments.

The term can also be used in a more general sense to indicate something that is indirect or diagonal. For example, a keresztirányú movement might not be directly forward or backward, but rather at an angle. In engineering or mechanics, it can describe a force or motion applied in a direction perpendicular to the primary direction of operation. The precise meaning often depends on the specific context in which it is used.