interstice — a small or narrow space between things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small or narrow space between things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərˌstɪs/
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
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin interstice, derived from the combination of inter (between) and sistere (to stand, to cause to stand). Originally referred to a space that stands or exists between two things, much like a narrow passage between two buildings.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + sistere (to stand, to place). The suffix -ice (or -itium) denotes a resulting state or condition, forming a noun meaning 'a space between.'
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📝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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