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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kòngxì
"微小的植物生长在石头的空隙中。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An intervening space, especially a very small or narrow one between things or parts.
"Tiny moss grew within the damp interstices of the old stone wall." - 2
An intervening space of time; an interval.
"She managed to write three chapters during the brief interstices of her busy teaching schedule."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'interstitium', combining 'inter-' (between) and 'sistere' (to stand or stop). It entered the English language in the 15th century via Old French, originally denoting a small interval or gap between things.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Interstice"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Interstice" is said worldwide
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interstice
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.stis/
"La lumière filtrait à travers les interstices des volets clos."
Zwischenraum
Transliteration: /ˈtsvɪʃn̩ˌʁaʊm/
"Kleine Insekten verstecken sich im Zwischenraum der Rinde."
interstizio
Transliteration: /in.terˈstid.tjo/
"L'acqua penetrava in ogni piccolo interstizio."
intersticio
Transliteration: /in.tersˈti.sjo/
"Miraba a través del intersticio de la puerta."
interstício
Transliteration: /ĩ.tɛʁsˈti.si.u/
"O ar fresco entrava pelos interstício da janela."
अंतral
Transliteration: antral
Script: अंतराल
"पत्थरों के अंतराल में छोटे पौधे उग आए थे।"
空隙
Transliteration: kòngxì
"微小的植物生长在石头的空隙中。"
틈새
Transliteration: teumsae
"돌담의 틈새로 풀이 자라났다."
隙間
Transliteration: sukima
"石垣の隙間から草が生えていた。"
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