Interstice

[ɪn'tɜːstɪs] or [ɪn'tɝstɪs]

Definition

(noun.) small opening between things.

(noun.) a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ; 'the interstices of a network'.

Inputed by Jesse--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) That which intervenes between one thing and another; especially, a space between things closely set, or between the parts which compose a body; a narrow chink; a crack; a crevice; a hole; an interval; as, the interstices of a wall.

(n.) An interval of time; specifically (R. C. Ch.), in the plural, the intervals which the canon law requires between the reception of the various degrees of orders.

Editor: Rebekah

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Interval, interspace, intervening space, space between.

Editor: Zeke

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Chink, interval, interspace, cleft, cranny, fissure, gap, crack

ANT:Seam, suture, stop-gap

Typist: Wanda

Definition

n. a small space between things closely set or between the parts which compose a body.—adj. Interstit′ial.

Edited by Julius

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