interstice — a small or narrow space between things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small or narrow space between things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərˌstɪs/
Korean meaning: 틈새, 사이사이의 좁은 공간
Korean pronunciation: **인**터스티스
Example Sentences
- The cat managed to squeeze through the tiny interstice between the fence boards.
- Dust accumulated in every interstice of the old keyboard.
- The researcher studied the interstices between social groups in urban communities.
interstice
NOUN//ˈɪntərˌstɪs//
a small or narrow space between things
Sunlight streams through every interstice between the old wooden planks.
Light fills each interstice of the edifice near the precipice
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '서있다(stare)'와 '사이에(inter)'가 합쳐져서 '사이에 서있는 공간'이라는 뜻이 되었습니다. 마치 두 건물 사이에 서있는 좁은 골목길처럼요!
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat managed to squeeze through the tiny interstice between the fence boards.”
“Dust accumulated in every interstice of the old keyboard.”
“The researcher studied the interstices between social groups in urban communities.”
“Moss grew in the interstices of the ancient stone wall.”
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