interleave

in·ter·leave

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-ter-leev]
- /ˌɪn tərˈliv/
- /ˌɪn.tə.ˈliːv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ter-leev]
- /ˌɪn tərˈliv/

Definitions of interleave word

verb with object interleave to provide blank leaves in (a book) for notes or written comments. 1
verb with object interleave to insert blank leaves between (the regular printed leaves). 1
verb with object interleave to insert something alternately and regularly between the pages or parts of: Interleave the eight-page form with carbon paper. 1
verb with object interleave to insert (material) alternately and regularly between the pages or parts of something else: Interleave carbon paper between the pages of the form. 1
verb with object interleave Computers. to arrange (an operation) so that two or more programs, sets of instructions, etc., are performed in an alternating fashion. to mix (data and control characters) in a single operation. 1
noun interleave Insert pages, typically blank ones, between the pages of (a book). 1

See all 13 definitions of interleave

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Origin of interleave

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; inter- + leave3

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Parts of speech for Interleave

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Interleave

interleave popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

interleave usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for interleave

verb interleave

insert — to put or place in: to insert a key in a lock.
put in — to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.
enclose — Surround or close off on all sides.
interweave — to weave together, as threads, strands, branches, or roots.
add — ADD is an abbreviation for attention deficit disorder.

All 7 Synonyms of interleave