BusinessAugust 19, 2026

transversal

trans-VER-suhl

Definition

Pertaining to a skill or quality that is applicable across many different subjects, fields, or disciplines.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'transversus,' meaning 'turned or directed across.' It entered English to describe something that extends or passes across a surface or range of different areas.

In the news

The article describes AI literacy as a transversal skill, meaning it is a core competency necessary for students in every major, from business and law to healthcare.

Beyond the classroom: How the Romanian American University in Bucharest is preparing students for the jobs of the future

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