What does Interstice mean?
Definitions for Interstice
ɪnˈtɜr stɪs; -stəˌsiz, -stə sɪzin·ter·stice
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Interstice.
Princeton's WordNet
intersticenoun
a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ
"the interstices of a network"
intersticenoun
small opening between things
Wiktionary
intersticenoun
A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.
intersticenoun
An interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order.
intersticenoun
By extension, a small interval of time free to be spent on activities other than one's primary goal.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Intersticenoun
Etymology: interstitium, Lat. interstice, Lat.
The sun shining through a large prism upon a comb placed immediately behind the prism, his light, which passed through the interstices of the teeth fell upon a white paper: the breadths of the teeth were equal to their interstices, and seven teeth together with their interstices took up an inch in breadth. Isaac Newton, Opticks.
The force of the fluid will separate the smallest particles which compose the fibres, so as to leave vacant interstices in those places where they cohered before. Arbuthnot.
I will point out the interstices of time which ought to be between one citation and another. John Ayliffe, Parergon.
ChatGPT
interstice
An interstice is a small or narrow space or gap between things or parts, especially when one of a series of alternating uniform spaces and parts. It can be a small gap, opening, or crevice, often in a metaphorical sense.
Webster Dictionary
Intersticenoun
that which intervenes between one thing and another; especially, a space between things closely set, or between the parts which compose a body; a narrow chink; a crack; a crevice; a hole; an interval; as, the interstices of a wall
Intersticenoun
an interval of time; specifically (R. C. Ch.), in the plural, the intervals which the canon law requires between the reception of the various degrees of orders
Etymology: [L. interstitium a pause, interval; inter between + sistere to set, fr. stare to stand: cf. F. interstice. See Stand.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Interstice
in′tėr-stis, or in-tėr′stis, n. a small space between things closely set, or between the parts which compose a body.—adj. Interstit′ial. [Fr.,—L.,—inter, between, sistĕre, stitum, to stand.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Interstice in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Interstice in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
References
Translations for Interstice
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
Get even more translations for Interstice »
Translation
Find a translation for the Interstice definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Interstice." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/Interstice>.
Discuss these Interstice definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In