cross-section
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cross-section
The surface that becomes visible when you cut through an object, usually at a right angle to its longitudinal axis.
Der Querschnitt des Baumstammes zeigte deutlich die Jahresringe.
The cross-section of the tree trunk clearly showed the annual rings.
overview / selection
A representative selection that gives an overview of a larger whole, for example of a topic or an artist's work.
Die Ausstellung bietet einen Querschnitt durch das Schaffen des Malers.
The exhibition offers an overview of the painter's work.
paraplegia
A colloquial short form for paraplegia, meaning paralysis of the lower half of the body.
Seit dem Unfall leidet er an einem Querschnitt und ist auf den Rollstuhl angewiesen.
Since the accident, he has suffered from paraplegia and depends on a wheelchair.
'Querschnitt' (cross-section) consists of 'quer' (across) and 'der Schnitt' (the cut). The literal meaning of a cut across something helps you understand the main meanings.
Für die Analyse benötigen wir einen sauberen Schnitt durch das Material.
For the analysis, we need a clean cut through the material.
In the figurative meaning of a selection, 'Querschnitt' (overview/selection) is almost always used with the preposition 'durch' (+ accusative).
Das Festival bietet einen Querschnitt durch das aktuelle europäische Kino.
The festival offers an overview of current European cinema.
In a medical context, 'Querschnitt' (paraplegia) is a colloquial abbreviation for 'die Querschnittslähmung' (paraplegia). In formal or medical texts, the full term is usually used.
Nach seinem schweren Sturz leidet er an einem Querschnitt.
After his serious fall, he suffers from paraplegia.
