interzone

zone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zohn]
- /zoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zohn]
- /zoʊn/

Definitions of interzone word

noun interzone any continuous area that differs in some respect, or is distinguished for some purpose, from adjoining areas, or within which certain distinctive circumstances exist or are established: The decisions were formulated in a zone of uncertainty. The temperature lies outside the danger zone. 1
noun interzone Geography. any of five great divisions of the earth's surface, bounded by lines parallel to the equator and named according to the prevailing temperature. Compare North Frigid Zone, North Temperate Zone, South Frigid Zone, South Temperate Zone, Torrid Zone. 1
noun interzone Biogeography. an area characterized by a particular set of organisms, whose presence is determined by environmental conditions, as an altitudinal belt on a mountain. 1
noun interzone Geology. a horizon. 1
noun interzone Geometry. a part of the surface of a sphere included between two parallel planes. 1
noun interzone a specific district, area, etc., within which a uniform charge is made for transportation, mail delivery, or other service. 1

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Origin of interzone

First appearance:

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

1490-1500; < Latin zōna < Greek zṓnē belt

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Parts of speech for Interzone

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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interzone popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

interzone usage trend in Literature

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