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Intervening is an adjective that describes something or someone that comes between or occurs in the middle of two objects, events, or periods of time. It refers to the act or process of stepping in, getting involved, or taking action between two entities or within a specific time frame.
In a spatial sense, intervening suggests the presence or position of something situated between two or more things. It implies that this object or person is physically separating or standing between two other objects, places, or individuals. For instance, one might refer to an intervening obstacle or barrier that hinders direct access or passage from one point to another.
In a temporal context, intervening denotes the occurrence or existence of an event, situation, or phenomena that occurs between two specific moments or periods of time. It implies that there is a gap or interruption that is filled by this particular event or action. For example, one might mention an intervening holiday between two business days or an intervening period of time necessary for a process to occur.
Overall, intervening holds the fundamental idea of something or someone coming in between, occurring in the middle, or happening within a specific timeframe. Whether spatially or temporally, it refers to the act or state of being present, separating, or occurring between two entities, objects, moments, or periods of time.
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Coming between persons, things, or events; intermediate.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "intervening" comes from the Latin word "intervenire", which is a combination of the prefix "inter-" (meaning "between" or "among") and the verb "venire" (meaning "to come"). Therefore, the etymology of "intervening" suggests the notion of something coming between or among other things.
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