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crosscurrent Definition

cross·current (-kʉr′ənt)

noun

  1. a current flowing at an angle to the main current
  2. an opposing opinion, influence, or tendency
crosscurrent Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • social: The Net is the place to find a plethora of artistic, political, sexual, scientific and social crosscurrents.

Modifies a noun

  • series: Crosscurrents Series: Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture Studies of aspects of historical interaction between Germany, Africa and black America.