Definitions for Interstice
ɪnˈtɜr stɪs; -stəˌsiz, -stə sɪzin·ter·stice

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intersticenoun

   a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ

   "the interstices of a network"

2. intersticenoun

   small opening between things

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

2. intersticenoun

   An interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order.

3. intersticenoun

   By extension, a small interval of time free to be spent on activities other than one's primary goal.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intersticenoun

   Etymology: interstitium, Lat. interstice, Lat.

   1. Space between one thing and another.

   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.

   2. Time between one act and another.

   I will point out the interstices of time which ought to be between one citation and another. John Ayliffe, Parergon.

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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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

2. 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

3. Etymology: [L. interstitium a pause, interval; inter between + sistere to set, fr. stare to stand: cf. F. interstice. See Stand.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Interstice in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Interstice in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Interstice
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Interstice
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Interstice
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Interstice
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Interstice