English Explanatory Dictionary

interspace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A space or interval between two things; an interstice
verb
  1. To place (things) spaced out between other things.
  2. To sow or seed (an area) with things spaced out between other things.

Pronunciation

ĭnʹtə-spās /ˈɪntəspeɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-interspace (noun).wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-interspace (verb).wav ĭnʹtər-spās /ˈɪntɚspeɪs/ ĭn-tə-spāsʹ /ɪntəˈspeɪs/ ĭn-tər-spāsʹ /ɪntɚˈspeɪs/

Word forms

interspace interspaces interspacing interspaced

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin interspatium. By surface analysis, inter- + space.

Synonyms

break gap space interlapse interspace interstice interstitium opening separation

Related words

interim
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