How Do You Spell INTERSPACE?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəspˈe͡ɪs] (IPA)

The word "Interspace" is spelled with the letter "s" instead of "c" in the middle, despite having a similar sound. This is due to the origin of the word, which comes from the Latin word "intervallum." The transcription of the word in IPA is /ˈɪntəspeɪs/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. It means the space or gap between things, and can be used in various contexts such as dental work, aerospace, and construction.

INTERSPACE Meaning and Definition

  1. Interspace noun

    Interspace refers to a gap, interval, or area of space that exists between things or entities. It denotes the region or distance that separates two objects, entities, or points.

    In a physical sense, interspace can refer to the empty space or gap between two objects, such as the gap between teeth, the gaps between shelves on a bookcase, or the gaps between adjacent bones in the human body. It implies the empty or unoccupied region that serves to separate and create distinctness between objects or entities.

    Additionally, interspace can also be used in a metaphorical or abstract sense, describing spaces between points or intervals that are not necessarily physical. It may refer to temporal or conceptual gaps, such as the gaps between events or moments in time, or the gaps between ideas or categories in a thought process. In this context, interspace signifies the intermediate or in-between spaces that allow for differentiation or progression between different points or entities.

    Overall, interspace is a versatile term that encompasses various types of gaps or spaces, both physical and abstract, highlighting the importance of these spaces in providing structure, division, and distinction between different elements, objects, or experiences.

  2. Any space between two similar objects, such as a costal interspace or interval between two ribs.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for INTERSPACE

Etymology of INTERSPACE

The word "interspace" is formed by combining the prefix "inter-" meaning "between" or "among" and the noun "space".

The prefix "inter-" comes from the Latin word "inter", which also means "between" or "among". It has been borrowed directly into English in various contexts, such as "international" (between or among nations) or "interdisciplinary" (between or among different academic disciplines).

The noun "space" comes from the Old French word "espace", which originated from the Latin word "spatium", meaning "distance" or "interval". Over time, "space" has evolved to refer to a specific area, extent, or volume.

Combining these elements, "interspace" essentially refers to the area, interval, or distance between objects or entities.

Plural form of INTERSPACE is INTERSPACES

Conjugate verb Interspace

CONDITIONAL

I would interspace
you would interspace
he/she/it would interspace
we would interspace
they would interspace

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be interspacing
you would be interspacing
he/she/it would be interspacing
we would be interspacing
they would be interspacing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have interspace
you would have interspace
he/she/it would have interspace
we would have interspace
they would have interspace

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been interspacing
you would have been interspacing
he/she/it would have been interspacing
we would have been interspacing
they would have been interspacing

FUTURE

I will interspace
you will interspace
he/she/it will interspace
we will interspace
they will interspace

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be interspacing
you will be interspacing
he/she/it will be interspacing
we will be interspacing
they will be interspacing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have interspaced
you will have interspaced
he/she/it will have interspaced
we will have interspaced
they will have interspaced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been interspacing
you will have been interspacing
he/she/it will have been interspacing
we will have been interspacing
they will have been interspacing

IMPERATIVE

you interspace
we let´s interspace

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to interspace

PAST

I interspaced
you interspaced
he/she/it interspaced
we interspaced
they interspaced

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was interspacing
you were interspacing
he/she/it was interspacing
we were interspacing
they were interspacing

PAST PARTICIPLE

interspaced

PAST PERFECT

I had interspaced
you had interspaced
he/she/it had interspaced
we had interspaced
they had interspaced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been interspacing
you had been interspacing
he/she/it had been interspacing
we had been interspacing
they had been interspacing

PRESENT

I interspace
you interspace
he/she/it interspaces
we interspace
they interspace

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am interspacing
you are interspacing
he/she/it is interspacing
we are interspacing
they are interspacing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

interspacing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have interspaced
you have interspaced
he/she/it has interspaced
we have interspaced
they have interspaced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been interspacing
you have been interspacing
he/she/it has been interspacing
we have been interspacing
they have been interspacing
I would have interspaced
we would have interspaced
you would have interspaced
he/she/it would have interspaced
they would have interspaced

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