How Do You Spell INTERLAP?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəlˈap] (IPA)

Interlap is a rare word that is spelled as /ɪntərlæp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. The word is derived from the verb "interlap," which means the overlapping of one layer with another. The pronunciation of the word is marked by a short vowel sound /ɪ/ followed by the consonant cluster /nt/. The last syllable is pronounced with a lax vowel sound /æ/, and the word ends with the voiceless plosive consonant /p/. Despite its rarity, Interlap can be a useful word when describing the overlapping of different materials or layers.

INTERLAP Meaning and Definition

1. Interlap is a verb that refers to the act of overlapping or crossing over something else. It typically describes the crossing or overlaying of two or more objects, surfaces, or areas where they intersect or meet.

   In the literal sense, interlap can describe the way certain physical objects or materials are arranged or layered upon one another. For example, in textile manufacturing, interlapping fabric layers may be used to create a quilted or padded effect. In construction, interlapping shingles or tiles are often employed to ensure water resistance.

   Metaphorically, interlap can also depict the merging or intertwining of various concepts, ideas, or disciplines. For instance, in interdisciplinary studies, the interlapping of different fields of knowledge or methodologies may lead to innovative discoveries or approaches. In collaborative projects, the interlapping of different expertise or perspectives can result in greater creativity or problem-solving capabilities.

   Furthermore, interlap can denote the intertwining or intermingling of people or relationships. It can describe the connections, bonds, or interactions formed between individuals, groups, or communities. In social networks, the interlapping of personal connections may lead to the exchange of information, support systems, or even the formation of new relationships.

   Overall, interlap suggests the act of crossing, overlapping, or intertwining, whether in a physical, metaphorical, or social context, and serves as a versatile term to describe various forms of connections, arrangements, or interactions.

Etymology of INTERLAP

The word "interlap" is derived from the combination of two components: "inter-" and "lap".

The prefix "inter-" comes from the Latin word "inter", which means "between" or "among". It usually indicates a sense of reciprocity or interaction between two or more things.

The term "lap" originated from the Old English word "læppa", which referred to the loose end of a piece of cloth or hanging part of a garment. Over time, its meaning expanded to include overlapping or folding one object over another.

When "inter-" is combined with "lap", the resulting word "interlap" suggests the act of overlapping or folding one thing over another in an interconnected or reciprocal manner. This term is commonly used to describe the action of overlapping something, such as roofing tiles, shingles, or even fabric.

Conjugate verb Interlap

CONDITIONAL

I would interlap

you would interlap

he/she/it would interlap

we would interlap

they would interlap

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be interlapping

you would be interlapping

he/she/it would be interlapping

we would be interlapping

they would be interlapping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have interlap

you would have interlap

he/she/it would have interlap

we would have interlap

they would have interlap

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been interlapping

you would have been interlapping

he/she/it would have been interlapping

we would have been interlapping

they would have been interlapping

FUTURE

I will interlap

you will interlap

he/she/it will interlap

we will interlap

they will interlap

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be interlapping

you will be interlapping

he/she/it will be interlapping

we will be interlapping

they will be interlapping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have interlapped

you will have interlapped

he/she/it will have interlapped

we will have interlapped

they will have interlapped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been interlapping

you will have been interlapping

he/she/it will have been interlapping

we will have been interlapping

they will have been interlapping

IMPERATIVE

you interlap

we let´s interlap

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to interlap

PAST

I interlapped

you interlapped

he/she/it interlapped

we interlapped

they interlapped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was interlapping

you were interlapping

he/she/it was interlapping

we were interlapping

they were interlapping

PAST PARTICIPLE

interlapped

PAST PERFECT

I had interlapped

you had interlapped

he/she/it had interlapped

we had interlapped

they had interlapped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been interlapping

you had been interlapping

he/she/it had been interlapping

we had been interlapping

they had been interlapping

PRESENT

I interlap

you interlap

he/she/it interlaps

we interlap

they interlap

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am interlapping

you are interlapping

he/she/it is interlapping

we are interlapping

they are interlapping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

interlapping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have interlapped

you have interlapped

he/she/it has interlapped

we have interlapped

they have interlapped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been interlapping

you have been interlapping

he/she/it has been interlapping

we have been interlapping

they have been interlapping