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(in tʉr′stis)

a small or narrow space between things or parts; crevice

Origin: Fr < LL interstitium < inter-, between + sistere, to set, redupl. of stare, to stand

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noun pl. in·ter·stic·es (-stĭ-sēzˌ, -sĭz)

A space, especially a small or narrow one, between things or parts: “There is a gleam of luminous gold, where the sinking western sun has found a first direct interstice in the clouds” (John Fowles).

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin interstitium

Origin: , from *interstitus

Origin: , past participle of intersistere, to pause, make a break

Origin: : inter-, inter-

Origin: + sistere, to cause to stand, set up; see stā- in Indo-European roots

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