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Definitions of space out words

noun space out the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur. 1
noun space out the portion or extent of this in a given instance; extent or room in three dimensions: the space occupied by a body. 1
noun space out extent or area in two dimensions; a particular extent of surface: to fill out blank spaces in a document. 1
noun space out Fine Arts. the designed and structured surface of a picture: In Mondrian's later work he organized space in highly complex rhythms. the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface. 1
noun space out outer space. 1
noun space out deep space. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English (noun) < Old French espace < Latin spatium

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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