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- [in-tur-stis]
- /ɪnˈtɜr stɪs/
- /ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tur-stis]
- /ɪnˈtɜr stɪs/
Definitions of interstice word
- noun plural interstice an intervening space. 1
- noun plural interstice a small or narrow space or interval between things or parts, especially when one of a series of alternating uniform spaces and parts: the interstices between the slats of a fence. 1
- noun plural interstice Roman Catholic Church. the interval of time that must elapse, as required by canon law, before promotion to a higher degree of orders. 1
- noun plural interstice an interval of time. 1
- noun interstice An intervening space, especially a very small one. 1
- noun interstice a minute opening or crevice between things 0
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Origin of interstice
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin interstitium, equivalent to interstit-, variant stem of intersistere to stand or put between + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Interstice
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interstice popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
interstice usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interstice
noun interstice
- cranny — Crannies are very narrow openings or spaces in something.
- fissure — a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts.
- space — the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
- interval — an intervening period of time: an interval of 50 years.
- gap — a department in SE France. 2179 sq. mi. (5645 sq. km). Capital: Gap.
Antonyms for interstice
noun interstice
- closing — The closing part of an activity or period of time is the final part of it.
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
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