Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəspˈe͡ɪs] (IPA) 
The word "Interspace" is spelled with the letter "s" instead of "c" in the middle, despite having a similar sound. This is due to the origin of the word, which comes from the Latin word "intervallum." The transcription of the word in IPA is /ˈɪntəspeɪs/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. It means the space or gap between things, and can be used in various contexts such as dental work, aerospace, and construction.
Interspace noun
Interspace refers to a gap, interval, or area of space that exists between things or entities. It denotes the region or distance that separates two objects, entities, or points.
In a physical sense, interspace can refer to the empty space or gap between two objects, such as the gap between teeth, the gaps between shelves on a bookcase, or the gaps between adjacent bones in the human body. It implies the empty or unoccupied region that serves to separate and create distinctness between objects or entities.
Additionally, interspace can also be used in a metaphorical or abstract sense, describing spaces between points or intervals that are not necessarily physical. It may refer to temporal or conceptual gaps, such as the gaps between events or moments in time, or the gaps between ideas or categories in a thought process. In this context, interspace signifies the intermediate or in-between spaces that allow for differentiation or progression between different points or entities.
Overall, interspace is a versatile term that encompasses various types of gaps or spaces, both physical and abstract, highlighting the importance of these spaces in providing structure, division, and distinction between different elements, objects, or experiences.
Any space between two similar objects, such as a costal interspace or interval between two ribs.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "interspace" is formed by combining the prefix "inter-" meaning "between" or "among" and the noun "space".
The prefix "inter-" comes from the Latin word "inter", which also means "between" or "among". It has been borrowed directly into English in various contexts, such as "international" (between or among nations) or "interdisciplinary" (between or among different academic disciplines).
The noun "space" comes from the Old French word "espace", which originated from the Latin word "spatium", meaning "distance" or "interval". Over time, "space" has evolved to refer to a specific area, extent, or volume.
Combining these elements, "interspace" essentially refers to the area, interval, or distance between objects or entities.
