The Wordsmith Dictionary

In `ter *cede ", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Interceded; p. pr. & vb. n.Interceding. ] Etym: [L. intercedere, intercessum; inter between + cedere to pass: cf. F. intercéder. See Cede. ]

1. To pass between; to intervene. [Obs. ] He supposed that a vast period interceded between that origination and the age wherein he lived. Sir M. Hale.

2. To act between parties with a view to reconcile differences; to make intercession; to beg or plead in behalf of another; to mediate; -- usually followed by with and for; as, I will intercede with him for you. I to the lords will intercede, not doubting Their favorable ear. Milton.

Syn. -- To mediate; arbitrate. See Interpose.

INTERCEDE

INTERCEDE In `ter *cede ", v. t.

Defn: To be, to come, or to pass, between; to separate. [Obs. ] Sir I. Newton.

INTERCEDENCE

INTERCEDENCE In `ter *ced "ence, n.

Defn: The act of interceding; intercession; intervention. [R.] Bp. Reynolds.

INTERCEDENT

In `ter *ced "ent, a. Etym: [L. intercedens, p. pr. of intercedere.]

Defn: Passing between; mediating; pleading. [R.] -- In `ter *ced "ent *ly, adv.

INTERCEDER

INTERCEDER In `ter *ced "er, n.

Defn: One who intercedes; an intercessor; a mediator. Johnson.

INTERCELLULAR

INTERCELLULAR In `ter *cel "lu *lar, a.

Defn: Lying between cells or cellules; as, intercellular substance, space, or fluids; intercellular blood channels.

INTERCENTRAL

INTERCENTRAL In `ter *cen "tral, a.

Defn: Between centers. Intercentral nerves (Physiol.), those nerves which transmit impulses between nerve centers, as opposed to peripheral fibers, which convey impulses between peripheral parts and nerve centers.

INTERCENTRUM

In `ter *cen "trum, n.; pl. Intercentra (. (Anat. )

Defn: The median of the three elements composing the centra of the vertebræ in some fossil batrachians.

INTERCEPT

In `ter *cept ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intercepted; p. pr. & vb. n.Intercepting. ] Etym: [L. interceptus, p. p. of intercipere to intercept; inter between + capere to take, seize: cf. F. intercepter. See Capable. ]

1. To take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at Paris. God will shortly intercept your breath. Joye.

2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river. Who intercepts me in my expedition Shak. We must meet first, and intercept his course. Dryden.

3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade. While storms vindictive intercept the shore. Pope.

4. (Math. )

Defn: To include between; as, that part of the intercepted between the points A and B.

Syn. -- To cut off; stop; catch; seize; obstruct.

INTERCEPT

INTERCEPT In "ter *cept `, n. (Math. )

Defn: A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves.

INTERCEPTER

INTERCEPTER In `ter *cept "er, n.

Defn: One who, or that which, intercepts. Shak.

INTERCEPTION

In `ter *cep "tion, n. Etym: [L. interceptio a taking away: cf. F.interception. ]

Defn: The act of intercepting; as, interception of a letter; interception of the enemy.

INTERCEPTIVE

INTERCEPTIVE In `ter *cept "ive, a.

Defn: Intercepting or tending to intercept.

INTERCESSION

In `ter *ces "sion, n. Etym: [L. intercessio an intervention, a becoming surety: cf. F. intercession. See Intercede. ]

Defn: The act of interceding; mediation; interposition between parties at variance, with a view to reconcilation; prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of, or (less often ) against, another or others. But the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which can not be uttered. Rom. viii. 26.

INTERCESSIONAL

INTERCESSIONAL In `ter *ces "sion *al, a.

Defn: Pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by, intercession or entreaty.

INTERCESSIONATE

INTERCESSIONATE In `ter *ces "sion *ate, v. t.

Defn: To entreat. [Obs. ]

INTERCESSOR

In `ter *ces "sor, n. Etym: [L., a surety: cf. F. intercesseur.]

1. One who goes between, or intercedes; a mediator. (a ) One who interposes between parties at variance, with a view to reconcile them. (b ) One who pleads in behalf of another. Milton.

2. (Eccl.)

Defn: A bishop, who, during a vacancy of the see, administers the bishopric till a successor is installed.

INTERCESSORIAL

INTERCESSORIAL In `ter *ces *so "ri *al, a.

Defn: Intercessory.

INTERCESSORY

In `ter *ces "so *ry, a. Etym: [LL. intercessorius.]

Defn: Pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by, intercession; interceding; as, intercessory prayer.

INTERCHAIN

In `ter *chain ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interchained; p. pr. & vb. n.Interchaining. ]

Defn: To link together; to unite closely or firmly, as by a chain. Two bosoms interchained with an oath. Shak.

INTERCHANGE

In `ter *change ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interchanged; p. pr. & vb. n.Interchanging. ] Etym: [OE. entrechangen, OF. entrechangier. See Inter-, and Change. ]

1. To put each in the place of the other; to give and take mutually; to exchange; to reciprocate; as, to interchange places; they interchanged friendly offices and services. I shall interchange My waned state for Henry's regal crown. Shak.

2. To cause to follow alternately; to intermingle; to vary; as, to interchange cares with pleasures.

INTERCHANGE

INTERCHANGE In `ter *change ", v. i.

Defn: To make an interchange; to alternate. Sir P. Sidney.

INTERCHANGE

In `ter *change ", n. Etym: [Cf. OF. entrechange.]

1. The act of mutually changing; the act of mutually giving and receiving; exchange; as, the interchange of civilities between two persons. "Interchange of kindnesses." South.

2. The mutual exchange of commodities between two persons or countries; barter; commerce. Howell.

3. Alternate succession; alternation; a mingling. The interchanges of light and darkness. Holder. Sweet interchange Of hill and valley, rivers, woods, and plains. Milton.

INTERCHANGEABILITY

INTERCHANGEABILITY In `ter *change `a *bil "i *ty, n.

Defn: The state or quality of being interchangeable; interchangeableness.

INTERCHANGEABLE

In `ter *change "a *ble, a. Etym: [Cf. OF. entrechangeable.]

1. Admitting of exchange or mutual substitution. "Interchangeable warrants." Bacon.

2. Following each other in alternate succession; as, the four interchangeable seasons. Holder. -- In `ter *change "a *ble *ness, n. -- In `ter *change "a *bly, adv.

INTERCHANGEMENT

In `ter *change "ment, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. entrechangement.]

Defn: Mutual transfer; exchange. [Obs. ] Shak.

INTERCHAPTER

INTERCHAPTER In `ter *chap "ter, n.

Defn: An intervening or inserted chapter.

INTERCIDENCE

In *ter "ci *dence, n. Etym: [See Intercident. ]

Defn: The act or state of coming or falling between; occurrence; incident. [Obs. ] Holland.

INTERCIDENT

In *ter "ci *dent, a. Etym: [L. intercidens, -entis, p. pr. of intercidere to fall between; inter between + cadere to fall. ]

Defn: Falling or coming between; happening accidentally. [Obs. ] Boyle.

INTERCIPIENT

In `ter *cip "i *ent, a. Etym: [L. intercipiens, -entis, p. pr. of intercipere. See Intercept. ]

Defn: Intercepting; stopping. -- n.

Defn: One who, or that which, intercepts or stops anything on the passage. Wiseman.

INTERCISION

In `ter *ci "sion, n. Etym: [L. intercisio a cutting through, fr. intercidere to cut asunder. ]

Defn: A cutting off, through, or asunder; interruption. [R.] Sir T. Browne.

INTERCITIZENSHIP

INTERCITIZENSHIP In `ter *cit "i *zen *ship, n.

Defn: The mutual right to civic privileges, in the different States. Bancroft.

INTERCLAVICLE

INTERCLAVICLE In `ter *clav "i *cle, n. (Anat. )

Defn: See Episternum.

INTERCLAVICULAR

INTERCLAVICULAR In `ter *cla *vic "u *lar, a. (Anat. )(a ) Between the clavicles; as, the interclavicular notch of the sternum. (b ) Of or pertaining to the interclavicle.

INTERCLOSE

In `ter *close ", v. t. Etym: [Pref. inter- + close. See Interclude. ]

Defn: To shut in; to inclose. [Obs. ]

INTERCLOUD

INTERCLOUD In `ter *cloud ", v. t.

Defn: To cloud. [R.] Daniel.

INTERCLUDE

In `ter *clude ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intercluded; p. pr. & vb. n.Intercluding. ] Etym: [L. intercludere, interclusum; inter between + claudere to shut. See Close, and cf. Interclose. ]

Defn: To shut off or out from a place or course, by something intervening; to intercept; to cut off; to interrupt. Mitford. So all passage of external air into the receiver may be intercluded. Boyle.

INTERCLUSION

In `ter *clu "sion, n. Etym: [L. interclusio. See Interclude. ]

Defn: Interception; a stopping

INTERCOLLEGIATE

INTERCOLLEGIATE In `ter *col *le "gi *ate, a.

Defn: Existing or carried on between colleges or universities; as, intercollegiate relations, rivalry, games, etc.

INTERCOLLINE

INTERCOLLINE In `ter *col "line, a. (Geol.)

Defn: Situated between hills; -- applied especially to valleys lying between volcanic cones.

INTERCOLONIAL

INTERCOLONIAL In `ter *co *lo "ni *al, a.

Defn: Between or among colonies; pertaining to the intercourse or mutual relations of colonies; as, intercolonial trade. -- In `ter *co *lo "ni *al *ly, adv.

INTERCOLUMNAR

INTERCOLUMNAR In `ter *co *lum "nar, a.

Defn: Between columns or pillars; as, the intercolumnar fibers of Poupart's ligament; an intercolumnar statue.

INTERCOLUMNIATION

INTERCOLUMNIATION In `ter *co *lum `ni *a "tion, n. (Arch. )

Defn: The clear space between two columns, measured at the bottom of their shafts. Gwilt.

Note: It is customary to measure the intercolumniation in terms of the diameter of the shaft, taken also at the bottom. Different words, derived from the Greek, are in use to denote certain common proportions. They are: Pycnostyle, when the intercolumniation is of one and a half diameters; Systyle, of two diameters; Eustyle, of two and a quarter diameters; Diastyle, of three diameters; Aræostyle, of four or more, and so great that a wooden architrave has to be used instead of stone; Aræosystyle, when the intercolumniations are alternately systyle and aræostyle.

INTERCOMBAT

INTERCOMBAT In `ter *com "bat, n.

Defn: Combat. [Obs. ] Daniel.

INTERCOMING

INTERCOMING In `ter *com "ing, n.

Defn: The act of coming between; intervention; interference. [Obs. ]

INTERCOMMON

In `ter *com "mon, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intercommoned; p. pr. & vb. n.Intercommoning. ] Etym: [OF. entrecommuner. See Inter-, and Common, and cf. Intercommune. ]

1. To share with others; to participate; especially, to eat at the same table. [Obs. ] Bacon.

2. (O. Eng. Law )

Defn: To graze cattle promiscuously in the commons of each other, as the inhabitants of adjoining townships, manors, etc.

INTERCOMMONAGE

In `ter *com "mon *age, n. (O. Eng. Law )

Defn: The right or privilege of intercommoning.

INTERCOMMUNE

In `ter *com *mune ", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Intercommuned; p. pr. & vb. n.Intercommuning.] Etym: [Cf. Intercommon, Intercommunicate, Commune. ]

1. To intercommunicate. [Obs. ]

2. To have mutual communication or intercourse by conservation. [Scot. ]

INTERCOMMUNICABLE

INTERCOMMUNICABLE In `ter *com *mu "ni *ca *ble, a.

Defn: Capable of being mutually communicated.

INTERCOMMUNICATE

INTERCOMMUNICATE In `ter *com *mu "ni *cate, v. i.

Defn: To communicate mutually; to hold mutual communication.

INTERCOMMUNICATE

INTERCOMMUNICATE In `ter *com *mu "ni *cate, v. t.

Defn: To communicate mutually; to interchange. Holland.

INTERCOMMUNICATION

INTERCOMMUNICATION In `ter *com *mu `ni *ca "tion, n.

Defn: Mutual communication. Owen.

INTERCOMMUNION

INTERCOMMUNION In `ter *com *mun "ion, n.

Defn: Mutual communion; as, an intercommunion of deities. Faber.

INTERCOMMUNITY

INTERCOMMUNITY In `ter *com *mu "ni *ty, n.

Defn: Intercommunication; community of possessions, religion, etc. In consequence of that intercommunity of paganism. .. one nation adopted the gods of another. Bp. Warburton.

INTERCOMPARISON

INTERCOMPARISON In `ter *com *par "i *son, n.

Defn: Mutual comparison of corresponding parts.

INTERCONDYLAR; INTERCONDYLOID

INTERCONDYLAR; INTERCONDYLOID In `ter *con "dy *lar, In `ter *con "dy *loid, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between condyles; as, the intercondylar fossa or notch of the femur.

INTERCONNECT

INTERCONNECT In `ter *con *nect ", v. t.

Defn: To join together.

INTERCONNECTION

INTERCONNECTION In `ter *con *nec "tion, n.

Defn: Connection between; mutual connection.

INTERCONTINENTAL

INTERCONTINENTAL In `ter *con `ti *nen "tal, a.

Defn: Between or among continents; subsisting or carried on between continents; as, intercontinental relations or commerce.

INTERCONVERTIBLE

INTERCONVERTIBLE In `ter *con *vert "i *ble, a.

Defn: Convertible the one into the other; as, coin and bank notes are interconvertible.

INTERCOSTAL

INTERCOSTAL In `ter *cos "tal, a. (Anat. & Physiol.)

Defn: Between the ribs; pertaining to, or produced by, the parts between the ribs; as, intercostal respiration, in which the chest is alternately enlarged and contracted by the intercostal muscles.

INTERCOURSE

In "ter *course, n. Etym: [Formerly entercourse, OF. entrecours commerce, exchange, F. entrecours a reciprocal right on neighboring lands, L. intercursus a running between, fr. intercurrere to run between. See Inter-, and Course. ]

Defn: A This sweet intercourse Of looks and smiles. Milton. Sexual intercourse, sexual or carnal connection; coition.

Syn. -- Communication; connection; commerce; communion; fellowship; familiarity; acquaintance.

INTERCROP

INTERCROP In "ter *crop `, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. -cropped; p. pr. & vb. n. -cropping. ] (Agric.)

Defn: To cultivate by planting simultaneous crops in alternate rows; as, to intercrop an orchard. Also, to use for catch crops at seasons when the ground is not covered by crops of the regular rotation.

INTERCROP

INTERCROP In "ter *crop `, n. (Agric.)

Defn: A crop grown among or between the rows of another crop; a catch crop.

INTERCROSS

In `ter *cross ", v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Intercrossed; p. pr. & vb. n.Intercrossing.]

1. To cross each other, as lines.

2. (Biol.)

Defn: To fertilize by the impregnation of one species or variety by another; to impregnate by a different species or variety.

INTERCROSS

INTERCROSS In "ter *cross `, n.

Defn: The process or result of cross fertilization between different kinds of animals, or different varieties of plants. We have reason to believe that occasional intercrosses take place with all animals and plants. Darwin.

INTERCRURAL

INTERCRURAL In `ter *cru "ral, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between crura; -- applied especially to the interneural plates in the vertebral column of many cartilaginous fishes.

INTERCUR

In `ter *cur ", v. i. Etym: [L. intercurrere. See Intercourse. ]

Defn: To intervene; to come or occur in the meantime. [Obs. ] Shelton.

INTERCURRENCE

In `ter *cur "rence, n. Etym: [See Intercurrent. ]

Defn: A passing or running between; occurrence. Boyle.

INTERCURRENT

In `ter *cur "rent, a. Etym: [L. intercurrens, p. pr. of intercurrere:cf. F. intercurrent. See Intercur. ]

1. Running between or among; intervening. Boyle. Bp. Fell.

2. (Med. ) (a ) Not belonging to any particular season. (b ) Said of diseases occurring in the course of another disease. Dunglison.

INTERCURRENT

INTERCURRENT In `ter *cur "rent, n.

Defn: Something intervening. Holland.

INTERCUTANEOUS

INTERCUTANEOUS In `ter *cu *ta "ne *ous, a.

Defn: Subcutaneous.

INTERDASH

In `ter *dash ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interdashed; p. pr. & vb. n.Interdashing.]

Defn: To dash between or among; to intersperse. Cowper.

INTERDEAL

INTERDEAL In `ter *deal ", v. i.

Defn: To intrigue. [Obs. ] Daniel.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL In `ter *de *nom `i *na "tion *al, a.

Defn: Occurring between or among, or common to, different denominations; as, interdenominational fellowship or belief.

INTERDENTAL

INTERDENTAL In `ter *den "tal, a.

1. Situated between teeth; as, an interdental space, the space between two teeth in a gear wheel.

2. (Phon. )

Defn: Formed between the upper and lower teeth; as, interdental consonants.

INTERDENTIL

INTERDENTIL In `ter *den "til, n. (Arch. )

Defn: The space between two dentils. Gwilt.

INTERDEPENDENCE

INTERDEPENDENCE In `ter *de *pend "ence, n.

Defn: Mutual dependence. "The interdependence of virtue and knowledge. " M. Arnold.

INTERDEPENDENCY

INTERDEPENDENCY In `ter *de *pend "en *cy, n.

Defn: Mutual dependence; as, interdependency of interests. De Quincey.

INTERDEPENDENT

INTERDEPENDENT In `ter *de *pend "ent, a.

Defn: Mutually dependent.

INTERDICT

In `ter *dict ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interdicted; p. pr. & vb. n.Interdicting. ] Etym: [OE. entrediten to forbid communion, L. interdicere, interdictum. See Interdict, n.]

1. To forbid; to prohibit or debar; as, to interdict intercourse with foreign nations. Charged not to touch the interdicted tree. Milton.

2. (Eccl.)

Defn: To lay under an interdict; to cut off from the enjoyment of religious privileges, as a city, a church, an individual. An archbishop may not only excommunicate and interdict his suffragans, but his vicar general may do the same. Ayliffe.

INTERDICT

In "ter *dict `, n. Etym: [OE. entredit, enterdit, OF. entredit, F.interdit, fr. L. interdictum, fr. interdicere to interpose, prohibit; inter between + dicere to say. See Diction. ]

1. A prohibitory order or decree; a prohibition. These are not fruits forbidden; no interdict Defends the touching of these viands pure. Milton.

2. (R. C. Ch. )

Defn: A prohibition of the pope, by which the clergy or laymen are restrained from performing, or from attending, divine service, or from administering the offices or enjoying the privileges of the church.

3. (Scots Law )

Defn: An order of the court of session, having the like purpose and effect with a writ of injunction out of chancery in England and America.

INTERDICTION

In `ter *dic "tion, n. Etym: [L. interdictio: cf. F. interdiction. ]

Defn: The act of interdicting; prohibition; prohibiting decree; curse; interdict. The truest issue of thy throne By his own interdiction stands accurst. Shak.

INTERDICTIVE

INTERDICTIVE In `ter *dict "ive, a.

Defn: Having the power to prohibit; as, an interdictive sentence. Milton.

INTERDICTORY

In `ter *dict "o *ry, a. Etym: [L. interdictorius.]

Defn: Belonging to an interdiction; prohibitory.

INTERDIGITAL

INTERDIGITAL In `ter *dig "i *tal, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the fingers or toes; as, interdigital space.

INTERDIGITATE

INTERDIGITATE In `ter *dig "i *tate, v. t.

Defn: To interweave. [R.]

INTERDIGITATE

In `ter *dig "i *tate, v. i. Etym: [Pref. inter- + L. digitus finger. ]

Defn: To interlock, as the fingers of two hands that are joined; to be interwoven; to commingle. Owen.

INTERDIGITATION

INTERDIGITATION In `ter *dig `i *ta "tion, n. (Anat. )

Defn: The state of interdigitating; interdigital space. Owen.

INTERDOME

INTERDOME In "ter *dome `, n. (Arch. )

Defn: The open space between the inner and outer shells of a dome or cupola of masonry.

INTERDUCE

In "ter *duce, n. Etym: [Cf. F. entre-deux, literally, between two. ](Carp. )

Defn: An intertie.

INTEREPIMERAL

INTEREPIMERAL In "ter *e *pim "er *al, a. (Zoöl.)

Defn: Between the epimeral plates of insects and crustaceans.

INTEREQUINOCTIAL

INTEREQUINOCTIAL In `ter *e `qui *noc "tial, a.

Defn: Coming between the equinoxes. Summer and winter I have called interequinoctial intervals. F. Balfour.

INTERESS

In "ter *ess, v. t. Etym: [See Interest, v. t.]

Defn: To interest or affect. [Obs. ] Hooker.

INTERESSE

INTERESSE In "ter *esse, n.

Defn: Interest. [Obs. ] Spenser.

INTEREST

In "ter *est, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interested; p. pr. & vb. n.Interesting. ] Etym: [From interess'd, p. p. of the older form interess, fr. F. intéresser, L. interesse. See Interest, n.]

1. To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing; as, the subject did not interest him; to interest one in charitable work. To love our native country. .. to be interested in its concerns is natural to all men. Dryden. A goddess who used to interest herself in marriages. Addison.

2. To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite; -- often used impersonally. [Obs. ] Or rather, gracious sir, Create me to this glory, since my cause Doth interest this fair quarrel. Ford.

3. To cause or permit to share. [Obs. ] The mystical communion of all faithful men is such as maketh every one to be interested in those precious blessings which any one of them receiveth at God's hands. Hooker.

Syn. -- To concern; excite; attract; entertain; engage; occupy; hold.

INTEREST

In "ter *est, n. Etym: [OF. interest, F. intérêt, fr. L. interest it interests, is of interest, fr. interesse to be between, to be difference, to be importance; inter between + esse to be; cf. LL. interesse usury. See Essence. ]

1. Excitement of feeling, whether pleasant or painful, accompanying special attention to some object; concern.

Note: Interest expresses mental excitement of various kinds and degrees. It may be intellectual, or sympathetic and emotional, or merely personal; as, an interest in philosophical research; an interest in human suffering; the interest which an avaricious man takes in money getting. So much interest have I in thy sorrow. Shak.

2. Participation in advantage, profit, and responsibility; share; portion; part; as, an interest in a brewery; he has parted with his interest in the stocks.

3. Advantage, personal or general; good, regarded as a selfish benefit; profit; benefit. Divisions hinder the common interest and public good. Sir W. Temple. When interest calls of all her sneaking train. Pope.

4. Premium paid for the use of money, -- usually reckoned as a percentage; as, interest at five per cent per annum on ten thousand dollars. They have told their money, and let out Their coin upon large interest. Shak.

5. Any excess of advantage over and above an exact equivalent for what is given or rendered. You shall have your desires with interest. Shak.

6. The persons interested in any particular business or measure, taken collectively; as, the iron interest; the cotton interest. Compound interest, interest, not only on the original principal, but also on unpaid interest from the time it fell due. -- Simple interest, interest on the principal sum without interest on overdue interest.

INTERESTED

In "ter *est *ed, a. Etym: [See Interest, v. t.]

1. Having the attention engaged; having emotion or passion excited; as, an interested listener.

2. Having an interest; concerned in a cause or in consequences; liable to be affected or prejudiced; as, an interested witness.

INTERESTEDNESS

INTERESTEDNESS In "ter *est *ed *ness, n.

Defn: The state or quality of being interested; selfishness. Richardson.

INTERESTING

INTERESTING In "ter *est *ing, a.

Defn: Engaging the attention; exciting, or adapted to excite, interest, curiosity, or emotion; as, an interesting story; interesting news. Cowper.

INTERESTINGLY

INTERESTINGLY In "ter *est *ing *ly, adv.

Defn: In an interesting manner.

INTERESTINGNESS

INTERESTINGNESS In "ter *est *ing *ness, n.

Defn: The condition or quality of being interesting. A. Smith.

INTERFACIAL

INTERFACIAL In `ter *fa "cial, a. (Geom.)

Defn: Included between two plane surfaces or faces; as, an interfacial angle.

INTERFASCICULAR

INTERFASCICULAR In `ter *fas *cic "u *lar, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between fascicles or bundles; as, the interfascicular spaces of connective tissue.

INTERFERANT

INTERFERANT In `ter *fer "ant, n. (Law )

Defn: One of the contestants in interference before the Patent Office. [U.S.]

INTERFERE

In `ter *fere ", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Interfered; p. pr. & vb. n.Interfering. ] Etym: [OF. entreferir to strike each other; entre between (L. inter ) + OF. ferir to strike, F. férir, fr. L. ferire. See Ferula. ]

1. To come in collision; to be in opposition; to clash; as, interfering claims, or commands.

2. To enter into, or take a part in, the concerns of others; to intermeddle; to interpose. To interfere with party disputes. Swift. There was no room for anyone to interfere with his own opinions. Bp. Warburton.

3. To strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in using the legs; -- sometimes said of a human being, but usually of a horse; as, the horse interferes.

4. (Physics )

Defn: To act reciprocally, so as to augment, diminish, or otherwise affect one another; -- said of waves, rays of light, heat, etc. See Interference, 2.

5. (Patent Law )

Defn: To cover the same ground; to claim the same invention.

Syn. -- To interpose; intermeddle. See Interpose.

INTERFERENCE

In `ter *fer "ence, n. Etym: [See Interfere. ]

1. The act or state of interfering; as, the stoppage of a machine by the interference of some of its parts; a meddlesome interference in the business of others.

2. (Physics )

Defn: The mutual influence, under certain conditions, of two streams of light, or series of pulsations of sound, or, generally, two waves or vibrations of any kind, producing certain characteristic phenomena, as colored fringes, dark bands, or darkness, in the case of light, silence or increased intensity in sounds; neutralization or superposition of waves generally.

Note: The term is most commonly applied to light, and the undulatory theory of light affords the proper explanation of the phenomena which are considered to be produced by the superposition of waves, and are thus substantially identical in their origin with the phenomena of heat, sound, waves of water, and the like.

3. (Patent Law )

Defn: The act or state of interfering, or of claiming a right to the same invention. Interference figures (Optics ), the figures observed when certain sections of crystallized bodies are viewed in converging polarized light; thus, a section of a uniaxial crystal, cut normal to the vertical axis, shows a series of concentric colored rings with a single black cross; -- so called because produced by the interference of luminous waves. -- Interference fringe. (Optics ) See Fringe.

INTERFERER

INTERFERER In `ter *fer "er, n.

Defn: One who interferes.

INTERFERINGLY

INTERFERINGLY In `ter *fer "ing *ly, adv.

Defn: By or with interference.

INTERFEROMETER

INTERFEROMETER In `ter *fe *rom "e *ter, n. [See Interfere and -meter. ] (Physics )

Defn: An instrument for measuring small movements, distances, or displacements by means of the interference of two beams of light; -- called also refractometer.

INTERFLOW

INTERFLOW In `ter *flow ", v. i.

Defn: To flow in. [R.] Holland.

INTERFLUENT; INTERFLUOUS

In *ter "flu *ent, In *ter "flu *ous, a. Etym: [L. interfluens, p. pr. , and interfluus. See Inter-, and Fluent. ]

Defn: Flowing between or among; intervening. Boyle.

INTERFOLDED

INTERFOLDED In `ter *fold "ed, p. a.

Defn: Intertwined; interlocked; clasped together. Longfellow.

INTERFOLIACEOUS

In `ter *fo `li *a "ceous, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + foliaceous: cf. F.interfoliacé.] (Bot. )

Defn: At the same node with opposite or whorled leaves, but occupying a position between their places of attachment.

INTERFOLIATE

In `ter *fo "li *ate, v. t. Etym: [Pref. inter- + L. folium leaf. ]

Defn: To interleave. [Obs. ] Evelyn.

INTERFOLLICULAR

INTERFOLLICULAR In `ter *fol *lic "u *lar, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between follicles; as, the interfollicular septa in a lymphatic gland.

INTERFRETTED

INTERFRETTED In `ter *fret "ted, a. (Her. )

Defn: Interlaced; linked together; -- said of charges or bearings. See Fretted.

INTERFULGENT

In `ter *ful "gent, a. Etym: [L. interfulgens, p. pr. See Inter-, and Fulgent. ]

Defn: Shining between.

INTERFUSE

In `ter *fuse " (, v. t. Etym: [L. interfusus, p. p. of interfundere to pour between; inter between + fundere to pour. See Fuse to melt. ]

1. To pour or spread between or among; to diffuse; to scatter. The ambient air, wide interfused, Embracing round this florid earth. Milton.

2. To spread through; to permeate; to pervade. [R.] Keats, in whom the moral seems to have so perfectly interfused the physical man, that you might almost say he could feel sorrow with his hands. Lowell.

3. To mix up together; to associate. H. Spencer.

INTERFUSION

In `ter *fu "sion, n. Etym: [L. interfusio.]

Defn: The act of interfusing, or the state of being interfused. Coleridge.

INTERGANGLIONIC

INTERGANGLIONIC In `ter *gan `gli *on "ic, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between and uniting the nervous ganglions; as, interganglionic cords.

INTERGLOBULAR

INTERGLOBULAR In `ter *glob "u *lar, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between globules; -- applied esp. to certain small spaces, surrounded by minute globules, in dentine.

INTERGRAVE

In `ter *grave ", v. t. [imp. Intergraved; p. p. Intergraved or Intergraven (p. pr. & vb. n. Intergraving.]

Defn: To grave or carve between; to engrave in the alternate sections. The work itself of the bases, was intergraven. 3 Kings vii. 28 (Douay version. )

INTERHEMAL; INTERHAEMAL

INTERHEMAL; INTERHAEMAL In `ter *he "mal, In `ter *hæ "mal, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the hemal arches or hemal spines. -- n.

Defn: An interhemal spine or cartilage.

INTERHYAL

In `ter *hy "al, a. Etym: [Inter- + the Greek letter (Anat. )

Defn: Of or pertaining to a segment sometimes present at the proximal end of the hyoidean arch. -- n.

Defn: An interhyal ligament or cartilage.

INTERIM

In "ter *im, n. Etym: [L., fr. inter between + im, an old accusative of is he, this, that. ]

1. The meantime; time intervening; interval between events, etc. All the interim is Like a phantasms, or a hideous dream. Shak.

2. (Hist. )

Defn: A name given to each of three compromises made by the emperor Charles V. of Germany for the sake of harmonizing the connecting opinions of Protestants and Catholics.

INTERIOR

In *te "ri *or, a. Etym: [L., compar. fr. inter between: cf. F.intérieur. See Inter-, and cf. Intimate. ]

1. Being within any limits, inclosure, or substance; inside; internal; inner; -- opposed to exterior, or superficial; as, the interior apartments of a house; the interior surface of a hollow ball.

2. Remote from the limits, frontier, or shore; inland; as, the interior parts of a region or country. Interior angle (Geom.), an angle formed between two sides, within any rectilinear figure, as a polygon, or between two parallel lines by these lines and another intersecting them; -- called also internal angle. -- Interior planets (Astron.), those planets within the orbit of the earth. -- Interior screw, a screw cut on an interior surface, as in a nut; a female screw.

Syn. -- Internal; inside; inner; inland; inward.

INTERIOR

INTERIOR In *te "ri *or, n.

1. That which is within; the internal or inner part of a thing; the inside.

2. The inland part of a country, state, or kingdom. Department of the Interior, that department of the government of the United States which has charge of pensions, patents, public lands and surveys, the Indians, education, etc. ; that department of the government of a country which is specially charged with the internal affairs of that country; the home department. -- Secretary of the Interior, the cabinet officer who, in the United States, is at the head of the Department of the Interior.

INTERIORITY

INTERIORITY In *te `ri *or "i *ty, n.

Defn: State of being interior.

INTERIORLY

INTERIORLY In *te "ri *or *ly, adv.

Defn: Internally; inwardly.

INTERJACENCE; INTERJACENCY

In `ter *ja "cence, In `ter *ja "cen *cy, n. Etym: [See Interjacent. ]

Defn: The state of being between; a coming or lying between or among; intervention; also, that which lies between. England and Scotland is divided only by the interjacency of the Tweed. Sir M. Hale.

INTERJACENT

In `ter *ja "cent, a. Etym: [L. interjacens, -entis, p. pr. of interjacere to lie between; inter between + jac to lie. ]

Defn: Lying or being between or among; intervening; as, interjacent isles. Sir W. Raleigh.

INTERJACULATE

INTERJACULATE In `ter *jac "u *late, v. t.

Defn: To ejaculate parenthetically. [R.] Thackeray.

INTERJANGLE

INTERJANGLE In `ter *jan "gle, v. i.

Defn: To make a dissonant, discordant noise one with another; to talk or chatter noisily. [R.] Daniel.

INTERJECT

In `ter *ject ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interjected; p. pr. & vb. n.Interjecting. ] Etym: [L. interjectus, p. p. of interjicere to interject; inter between + jac to throw. See Jet a shooting forth. ]

Defn: To throw in between; to insert; to interpose. Sir H. Wotton.

INTERJECT

INTERJECT In `ter *ject ", v. i.

Defn: To throw one's self between or among; to come between; to interpose. Sir G. Buck.

INTERJECTION

In `ter *jec "tion, n. Etym: [L. interjectio: cf. F. interjection. See Interject. ]

1. The act of interjecting or throwing between; also, that which is interjected. The interjection of laughing. Bacon.

2. (Gram. )

Defn: A word or form of speech thrown in to express emotion or feeling, as O! Alas! Ha ha! Begone! etc. Compare Exclamation. An interjection implies a meaning which it would require a whole grammatical sentence to expound, and it may be regarded as the rudiment of such a sentence. But it is a confusion of thought to rank it among the parts of speech. Earle. How now! interjections Why, then, some be of laughing, as, ah, ha, he! Shak.

INTERJECTIONAL

INTERJECTIONAL In `ter *jec "tion *al, a.

1. Thrown in between other words or phrases; parenthetical; ejaculatory; as, an interjectional remark.

2. Pertaining to, or having the nature of, an interjection; consisting of natural and spontaneous exclamations. Certain of the natural accompaniments of interjectional speech, such as gestures, grimaces, and gesticulations, are restrained by civilization. Earle.

INTERJECTIONALIZE

INTERJECTIONALIZE In `ter *jec "tion *al *ize, v. t.

Defn: To convert into, or to use as, an interjection. Earle.

INTERJECTIONALLY

INTERJECTIONALLY In `ter *jec "tion *al *ly, adv.

Defn: In an interjectional manner. G. Eliot.

INTERJECTIONARY

INTERJECTIONARY In `ter *jec "tion *a *ry, a.

Defn: Interjectional.

INTERJOIN

In `ter *join ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interjoined; p. pr. & vb. n.Interjoining.] Etym: [Pref. inter + join. ]

Defn: To join mutually; to unite. [R.] Shak.

INTERJOIST

INTERJOIST In "ter *joist `, n. (Carp. )

1. The space or interval between two joists. Gwilt.

2. A middle joist or crossbeam. De Colange.

INTERJUNCTION

In `ter *junc "tion, n. Etym: [L. interjunctus, p. p. of interjungere to join together. See Inter-, and Join, and cf. Interjoin. ]

Defn: A mutual joining. [R.]

INTERKNIT

INTERKNIT In `ter *knit ", v. t.

Defn: To knit together; to unite closely; to intertwine.

INTERKNOW

INTERKNOW In `ter *know ", v. t.

Defn: To know mutually. [Obs. ]

INTERKNOWLEDGE

INTERKNOWLEDGE In `ter *knowl "edge, n.

Defn: Mutual knowledge or acquaintance. [Obs. ] Bacon.

INTERLACE

In `ter *lace ", v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Interlaced; p. pr. & vb. n.Interlacing. ] Etym: [OE. entrelacen, F. entrelacer. See Inter-, and Lace. ]

Defn: To unite, as by lacing together; to insert or interpose one thing within another; to intertwine; to interweave. Severed into stripes That interlaced each other. Cowper. The epic way is every where interlaced with dialogue. Dryden. Interlacing arches (Arch. ), arches, usually circular, so constructed that their archivolts intersect and seem to be interlaced.

INTERLACEMENT

In `ter *lace "ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. entrelacement. ]

Defn: The act of interlacing, or the state of being interlaced; also, that which is interlaced.

INTERLAMELLAR; INTERLAMINAR

INTERLAMELLAR; INTERLAMINAR In `ter *lam "el *lar, In `ter *lam "i *nar, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between lammellæ or laminæ; as, interlamellar spaces.

INTERLAMINATED

INTERLAMINATED In `ter *lam "i *na `ted, a.

Defn: Placed between, or containing, laminæ or plates.

INTERLAMINATION

INTERLAMINATION In `ter *lam `i *na "tion, n.

Defn: The state of being interlaminated.

INTERLAPSE

In "ter *lapse `, n. Etym: [Pref. inter- + lapse: cf. L. interlabi,interlapsus, to fall, slide, or flow, between. ]

Defn: The lapse or interval of time between two events. [R.] Harvey.

INTERLARD

In `ter *lard ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interlarded; p. pr. & vb. n.Interlarding. ] Etym: [F. entrelarder. See Inter-, and Lard. ]

1. To place lard or bacon amongst; to mix, as fat meat with lean. [Obs. ] Whose grain doth rise in flakes, with fatness interlarded. Drayton.

2. Hence: To insert between; to mix or mingle; especially, to introduce that which is foreign or irrelevant; as, to interlard a conservation with oaths or allusions. The English laws... [were ] mingled and interlarded with many particular laws of their own. Sir M. Hale. They interlard their native drinks with choice Of strongest brandy. J. Philips.

INTERLAY

In `ter *lay ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interlaid; p. pr. & vb. n.Interlaying.]

Defn: To lay or place among or between. Daniel.

INTERLEAF

In "ter *leaf `, n.; pl. Interleaves. Etym: [See Interleave. ]

Defn: A leaf inserted between other leaves; a blank leaf inserted, as in a book.

INTERLEAVE

In `ter *leave ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interleaved; p. pr. & vb. n.Interleaving. ] Etym: [Pref. inter- + leaf. ]

Defn: To insert a leaf or leaves in; to bind with blank leaves inserted between the others; as, to interleave a book.

INTERLIBEL

INTERLIBEL In `ter *li "bel, v. t.

Defn: To libel mutually.

INTERLINE

In `ter *line ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interlined; p. pr. & vb. n.Interlining. ] Etym: [Pref. inter- + line: cf. LL. interlineare, F. interlinéer, OF. entreligner.]

1. To write or insert between lines already written or printed, as for correction or addition; to write or print something between the lines of; as, to interline a page or a book. Swift.

2. To arrange in alternate lines; as, to interline Latin and English. Locke.

3. To mark or imprint with lines. A crooked wrinkle interlines my brow. Marlowe.

INTERLINEAL; INTERLINEAR

In `ter *lin "e *al, In `ter *lin "e *ar, a. Etym: [Cf. LL. interlinearis, F.interlinéaire.]

Defn: Contained between lines; written or inserted between lines already written or printed; containing interlineations; as, an interlinear manuscript, translation, etc. -- In `ter *lin "e *ar *ly, adv.

INTERLINEARY

INTERLINEARY In `ter *lin "e *a *ry, a.

Defn: Interlinear. -- n.

Defn: A book containing interlineations. [R.]

INTERLINEATION

In `ter *lin `e *a "tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. interlinéation.]

1. The act of interlining.

2. That which is interlined; a passage, word, or line inserted between lines already written or printed.

INTERLINING

INTERLINING In `ter *lin "ing, n.

Defn: Correction or alteration by writing between the lines; interlineation. Bp. Burnet.

INTERLINK

INTERLINK In `ter *link ", v. t.

Defn: To link together; to join, as one chain to another. Dryden.

INTERLINK

INTERLINK In `ter *link ", n.

Defn: An intermediate or connecting link.

INTERLOBAR

INTERLOBAR In `ter *lo "bar, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between lobes; as, the interlobar notch of the liver; the interlobar ducts of a gland.

INTERLOBULAR

In `ter *lob "u *lar, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + lobular: cf. F.interlobulaire.] (Anat. )

Defn: Between lobules; as, the interlobular branches of the portal vein.

INTERLOCATION

INTERLOCATION In `ter *lo *ca "tion, n.

Defn: A placing or coming between; interposition.

INTERLOCK

INTERLOCK In `ter *lock ", v. i.

Defn: To unite, embrace, communicate with, or flow into, one another; to be connected in one system; to lock into one another; to interlace firmly.

INTERLOCK

INTERLOCK In `ter *lock ", v. t.

Defn: To unite by locking or linking together; to secure in place by mutual fastening. My lady with her fingers interlocked. Tennyson.

INTERLOCUTION

In `ter *lo *cu "tion, n. Etym: [L. interlocutio, from interloqui,interlocutus, to speak between; inter between + loqui to speak: cf. F. interlocution. See Loquacious. ]

1. Interchange of speech; dialogue; conversation; conference.

2. (Law )

Defn: An intermediate act or decree before final decision. Ayliffe.

3. Hence, intermediate argument or discussion.

INTERLOCUTOR

In `ter *loc "u *tor, n. Etym: [Cf. F. interlocuteur. ]

1. One who takes part in dialogue or conversation; a talker, interpreter, or questioner. Jer. Taylor.

2. (Law )

Defn: An interlocutory judgment or sentence.

INTERLOCUTORY

In `ter *loc "u *to *ry, a. Etym: [Cf. LL. interlocutorius, F.interlocutoire.]

1. Consisting of, or having the nature of, dialogue; conversational. Interlocutory discourses in the Holy Scriptures. Fiddes.

2. (Law )

Defn: Intermediate; not final or definitive; made or done during the progress of an action.

Note: An order, sentence, decree, or judgment, given in an intermediate stage between the commencement and termination of a cause, is called interlocutory.

INTERLOCUTORY

In `ter *loc "u *to *ry, n. Etym: [Cf. F. interlocutoire.]

Defn: Interpolated discussion or dialogue.

INTERLOCUTRICE

In `ter *loc "u *trice, n. Etym: [F.]

Defn: A female interlocutor.

INTERLOPE

In `ter *lope ", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Interloped; p. pr. & vb. n.Interloping. ] Etym: [See Interloper. ]

Defn: To run between parties and intercept without right the advantage that one should gain from the other; to traffic without a proper license; to intrude; to forestall others; to intermeddle.

INTERLOPER

In "ter *lo `per, n. Etym: [Pref. inter- + D. looper a runner, fr. loopen to run; akin to E. leap. See Leap, and cf. Elope. ]

Defn: One who interlopes; one who interlopes; one who unlawfully intrudes upon a property, a station, or an office; one who interferes wrongfully or officiously. The untrained man, ... the interloper as to the professions. I.Taylor.

INTERLUCATE

In `ter *lu "cate, v. t. Etym: [L. interlucatus, p. p. of interlucare;inter between + lux, lucis, light. ]

Defn: To let in light upon, as by cutting away branches. [Obs. ]

INTERLUCATION

In `ter *lu *ca "tion, n. Etym: [L. interlucatio.]

Defn: Act of thinning a wood to let in light. [Obs. ] Evelyn.

INTERLUCENT

In `ter *lu "cent, a. Etym: [L. interlucens, p. pr. See Inter-, and Lucent. ]

Defn: Shining between.

INTERLUDE

In `ter *lude, n. Etym: [OE. enterlude, LL. interludium; LL. inter between + ludus play, fr. ludere to play: cf. F. interlude. See Ludicrous. ]

1. A short entertainment exhibited on the stage between the acts of a play, or between the play and the afterpiece, to relieve the tedium of waiting. Dreams are but interludes, which fancy makes When monarch reason sleeps. Dryden.

2. A form of English drama or play, usually short, merry, and farcical, which succeeded the Moralities or Moral Plays in the transition to the romantic or Elizabethan drama.

3. (Mus. )

Defn: A short piece of instrumental music played between the parts of a song or cantata, or the acts of a drama; especially, in church music, a short passage played by the organist between the stanzas of a hymn, or in German chorals after each line.

INTERLUDED

INTERLUDED In "ter *lu `ded, a.

Defn: Inserted in the manner of an interlude; having or containing interludes.

INTERLUDER

INTERLUDER In "ter *lu `der, n.

Defn: An actor who performs in an interlude. B. Jonson.

INTERLUENCY

In "ter *lu `en *cy, n. Etym: [L. interluens, p. pr. of interluere to flow between; inter + luere.]

Defn: A flowing between; intervening water. [Obs. ] Sir M. Hale.

INTERLUNAR; INTERLUNARY

In `ter *lu "nar, In `ter *lu "na *ry, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + lunar: cf. L. interlunis.]

Defn: Belonging or pertaining to the time when the moon, at or near its conjunction with the sun, is invisible. Milton.

INTERMANDIBULAR

INTERMANDIBULAR In `ter *man *dib "u *lar, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the mandibles; interramal; as, the intermandibular space.

INTERMARRIAGE

INTERMARRIAGE In `ter *mar "riage, n.

Defn: Connection by marriage; reciprocal marriage; giving and taking in marriage, as between two families, tribes, castes, or nations.

INTERMARRY

INTERMARRY In `ter *mar "ry, v. i.

Defn: To become connected by marriage between their members; to give and take mutually in marriage; -- said of families, ranks, castes, etc. About the middle of the fourth century from the building of Rome, it was declared lawful for nobles and plebeians to intermarry. Swift.

INTERMAXILLA

In `ter *max *il "la, n.; pl. Intermaxillæ (. (Anat. )

Defn: See Premaxilla.

INTERMAXILLARY

INTERMAXILLARY In `ter *max "il *la *ry, a. (Anat. ) (a ) Between the maxillary bones. (b )Of or pertaining to the intermaxillæ. -- n.

Defn: An intermaxilla.

INTERMEAN

INTERMEAN In "ter *mean `, n.

Defn: Something done in the meantime; interlude. [Obs. ] B. Jonson.

INTERMEATION

In `ter *me *a "tion, n. Etym: [L. intermeare, intermeatum; to go between; inter between + meare to go. ]

Defn: A flowing between. [Obs. ] Bailey.

INTERMEDDLE

In `ter *med "dle, v. i. Etym: [OE. entremedlen, entermellen, to mix together, OF. entremedler, entremeller, entremesler, F. entremêler. See Inter-, and Meddle. ]

Defn: To meddle with the affairs of others; to meddle officiously; to interpose or interfere improperly; to mix or meddle with. The practice of Spain hath been, by war and by conditions of treaty, to intermeddle with foreign states. Bacon.

Syn. -- To interpose; interfere. See Interpose.

INTERMEDDLE

INTERMEDDLE In `ter *med "dle, v. t.

Defn: To intermix; to mingle. [Obs. ] Many other adventures are intermeddled. Spenser.

INTERMEDDLER

INTERMEDDLER In `ter *med "dler, n.

Defn: One who meddles with, or intrudes into, the affairs of others. Swift.

INTERMEDDLESOME

INTERMEDDLESOME In `ter *med "dle *some, a.

Defn: Inclined or disposed to intermeddle. -- In `ter *med "dle *some *ness, n.

INTERMEDDLING

INTERMEDDLING In `ter *med "dling, n.

Defn: The act of improperly interfering. Burke.

INTERMEDE

In "ter *mede, n. Etym: [F. intermède, fr. L. inter between + medius, adj. , middle; cf. It. intermedio. Cf. Intermezzo. ]

Defn: A short musical dramatic piece, of a light and pleasing, sometimes a burlesque, character; an interlude introduced between the acts of a play or an opera.

INTERMEDIACY

In `ter *me "di *a *cy, n. Etym: [From Intermediate. ]

Defn: Interposition; intervention. Derham.

INTERMEDIAE

In `ter *me "di *æ, n. pl. Etym: [NL. , fr. L. intermedius intermedial. ](Zoöl.)

Defn: The middle pair of tail feathers, or middle rectrices.

INTERMEDIAL

In `ter *me "di *al, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + medial: cf. L.intermedius. ]

Defn: Lying between; intervening; intermediate. "Intermedial colors. " Evelyn.

INTERMEDIAN

INTERMEDIAN In `ter *me "di *an, a.

Defn: Intermediate. [Obs. ]

INTERMEDIARY

In `ter *me "di *a *ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. intermédiaire. ]

Defn: Lying, coming, or done, between; intermediate; as, an intermediary project. Intermediary amputation (Surg.), an amputation for injury, performed after inflammation has set in.

INTERMEDIARY

In `ter *me "di *a *ry, n.; pl. Intermediaries (.

Defn: One who, or that which, is intermediate; an interagent; a go- between.

INTERMEDIATE

In `ter *me "di *ate, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + mediate: cf. F.intermédiat.]

Defn: Lying or being in the middle place or degree, or between two extremes; coming or done between; intervening; interposed; interjacent; as, an intermediate space or time; intermediate colors. Intermediate state (Theol.), the state or condition of the soul between the death and the resurrection of the body. -- Intermediate terms (Math. ), the terms of a progression or series between the first and the last (which are called the extremes ); the means. -- Intermediate tie. (Arch. ) Same as Intertie.

INTERMEDIATE

INTERMEDIATE In `ter *me "di *ate, v. i.

Defn: To come between; to intervene; to interpose. Milton.

INTERMEDIATELY

INTERMEDIATELY In `ter *me "di *ate *ly, adv.

Defn: In an intermediate manner; by way of intervention.

INTERMEDIATION

INTERMEDIATION In `ter *me `di *a "tion, n.

Defn: The act of coming between; intervention; interposition. Burke.

INTERMEDIATOR

INTERMEDIATOR In `ter *me "di *a `tor, n.

Defn: A mediator.

INTERMEDIOUS

In `ter *me "di *ous, a. Etym: [L. intermedius. ]

Defn: Intermediate. [R.] Cudworth.

INTERMEDIUM

In `ter *me "di *um, n.; pl. Intermediums, L. Intermedia. Etym: [NL. ,neut. of L. intermedius intermediate. ]

1. Intermediate space. [R.]

2. An intervening agent or instrument. Cowper.

3. (Anat. )

Defn: The bone or cartilage between the radiale and ulnare in the carpus, and between the tibiale and fibulare in the tarsus. It corresponds to the lunar in the carpus, and to a part of the astragalus in the tarsus of man and most mammals.

INTERMELL

In `ter *mell ", v. i. & t. Etym: [See Intermeddle. ]

Defn: To intermeddle; to intermix. [Obs. ] Bp. Fisher.

INTERMEMBRAL

INTERMEMBRAL In `ter *mem "bral, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between members or limbs; as, intermembral homology, the correspondence of the limbs with each other.

INTERMEMBRANOUS

INTERMEMBRANOUS In `ter *mem "bra *nous, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Within or beneath a membrane; as, intermembranous ossification.

INTERMENT

In *ter "ment, n. Etym: [OE. enterment, F. enterrement. See Inter, v.t.]

Defn: The act or ceremony of depositing a dead body in the earth; burial; sepulture; inhumation. T. Warton.

INTERMENTION

INTERMENTION In `ter *men "tion, v. t.

Defn: To mention among other things, or casually or incidentally. [Obs. ]

INTERMESENTERIC

INTERMESENTERIC In `ter *mes `en *ter "ic, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Within the mesentery; as, the intermesenteric, or aortic, plexus.

INTERMETACARPAL

INTERMETACARPAL In `ter *me `ta *car "pal, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the metacarpal bones.

INTERMETATARSAL

INTERMETATARSAL In `ter *me `ta *tar "sal, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the metatarsal bones.

INTERMEZZO

In `ter *mez "zo, n. Etym: [It. See Intermede. ] (Mus. )

Defn: An interlude; an intermede. See Intermede.

INTERMICATE

In `ter *mi "cate, v. i. Etym: [L. intermicare; inter- between + micare to glitter. ]

Defn: To flash or shine between or among. [R.] Blount.

INTERMICATION

INTERMICATION In `ter *mi *ca "tion, n.

Defn: A shining between or among. [R.] Smart.

INTERMIGRATION

INTERMIGRATION In `ter *mi *gra "tion, n.

Defn: Reciprocal migration; interchange of dwelling place by migration. [R.] Sir M. Hale.

INTERMINABLE

In *ter "mi *na *ble, a. Etym: [L. interminabilis: cf. F. interminable. See Terminate. ]

Defn: Without termination; admitting no limit; boundless; endless; wearisomely protracted; as, interminable space or duration; interminable sufferings. That wild interminable waste of waves. Grainger.

Syn. -- Boundless; endless; limitless; illimitable; immeasurable; infinite; unbounded; unlimited.

INTERMINABLENESS

INTERMINABLENESS In *ter "mi *na *ble *ness, n.

Defn: The state of being endless.

INTERMINABLY

INTERMINABLY In *ter "mi *na *bly, adv.

Defn: Without end or limit.

INTERMINATE

In *ter "mi *nate, a. Etym: [L. interminatus; in- not + terminatus, p.p. of terminate. ]

Defn: Endless; as, interminate sleep. Chapman.

INTERMINATE

In *ter "mi *nate, v. t. Etym: [L. interminatus, p. p. of interminari;inter between + minari to threaten. ]

Defn: To menace; to threaten. [Obs. ] Bp. Hall.

INTERMINATED

INTERMINATED In *ter "mi *na `ted, a.

Defn: Interminable; interminate; endless; unending. [Obs. ] Akenside.

INTERMINATION

In *ter `mi *na "tion, n. Etym: [L. interminatio.]

Defn: A menace or threat. [Obs. ] Jer. Taylor.

INTERMINE

INTERMINE In `ter *mine ", v. t.

Defn: To intersect or penetrate with mines. [Obs. ] Drayton.

INTERMINGLE

INTERMINGLE In `ter *min "gle, v. t.

Defn: To mingle or mix together; to intermix. Hooker.

INTERMINGLE

INTERMINGLE In `ter *min "gle, v. i.

Defn: To be mixed or incorporated. Party and faction will intermingle. Swift.

INTERMISE

In "ter *mise, n. Etym: [Cf. F. entremise. See Intermission. ]

Defn: Interference; interposition. [Obs. ] Bacon.

INTERMISSION

In `ter *mis "sion, n. Etym: [L. intermissio: cf. F. intermission. See Intermit. ]

1. The act or the state of intermitting; the state of being neglected or disused; disuse; discontinuance. B. Jonson.

2. Cessation for a time; an intervening period of time; an interval; a temporary pause; as, to labor without intermission; an intermission of ten minutes. Rest or intermission none I find. Milton.

3. (Med. )

Defn: The temporary cessation or subsidence of a fever; the space of time between the paroxysms of a disease. Intermission is an entire cessation, as distinguished from remission, or abatement of fever.

4. Intervention; interposition. [Obs. ] Heylin.

Syn. -- Cessation; interruption; interval; pause; stop; rest; suspension. See Cessation.

INTERMISSIVE

INTERMISSIVE In `ter *mis "sive, a.

Defn: Having temporary cessations; not continual; intermittent. "Intermissive miseries." Shak. "Intermissive wars." Howell.

INTERMIT

In `ter *mit ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intermitted; p. pr. & vb. n.Intermitting. ] Etym: [L. intermittere; inter between + mittere, missum, to send: cf. OE. entremeten to busy (one's self ) with, F. s'entremettre. See Missile. ]

Defn: To cause to cease for a time, or at intervals; to interrupt; to suspend. Pray to the gods to intermit the plague. Shak.

INTERMIT

INTERMIT In `ter *mit ", v. i.

Defn: To cease for a time or at intervals; to moderate; to be intermittent, as a fever. Pope.

INTERMITTENCE

In `ter *mit "tence, n. Etym: [Cf. F. intermittence. ]

Defn: Act or state of intermitting; intermission. Tyndall.

INTERMITTENT

In `ter *mit "tent, a. Etym: [L. intermittens, -entis, p. pr. of intermittere: cf. F. intermittent. ]

Defn: Coming and going at intervals; alternating; recurrent; periodic; as, an intermittent fever. Boyle. Intermittent fever (Med. ), a disease with fever which recurs at certain intervals; -- applied particularly to fever and ague. See Fever. -- Intermittent gearing (Mach. ), gearing which receives, or produces, intermittent motion. -- Intermittent springs, springs which flow at intervals, not apparently dependent upon rain or drought. They probably owe their intermittent action to their being connected with natural reservoirs in hills or mountains by passages having the form of a siphon, the water beginning to flow when it has accumulated so as to fill the upper part of the siphon, and ceasing when, by running through it, it has fallen below the orifice of the upper part of the siphon in the reservoir.

INTERMITTENT

INTERMITTENT In `ter *mit "tent, n. (Med. )

Defn: An intermittent fever or disease. Dunglison.

INTERMITTENTLY

INTERMITTENTLY In `ter *mit "tent *ly, adv.

Defn: With intermissions; in an intermittent manner; intermittingly.

INTERMITTINGLY

INTERMITTINGLY In `ter *mit "ting *ly, adv.

Defn: With intermissions; at intervals. W. Montagu.

INTERMIX

INTERMIX In `ter *mix ", v. t.

Defn: To mix together; to intermingle. In yonder spring of roses, intermixed With myrtle, find what to redress till noon. Milton.

INTERMIX

INTERMIX In `ter *mix ", v. i.

Defn: To be mixed together; to be intermingled.

INTERMIXEDLY

INTERMIXEDLY In `ter *mix "ed *ly, adv.

Defn: In a mixed manner.

INTERMIXTURE

INTERMIXTURE In `ter *mix "ture, n.

1. A mass formed by mixture; a mass of ingredients mixed. Boyle.

2. Admixture; an additional ingredient. In this height of impiety there wanted not an intermixture of levity and folly. Bacon.

INTERMOBILITY

INTERMOBILITY In `ter *mo *bil "i *ty, n.

Defn: Capacity of things to move among each other; as, the intermobility of fluid particles.

INTERMODILLION

INTERMODILLION In `ter *mo *dil "lion, n. (Arch. )

Defn: The space between two modillions.

INTERMONTANE

In `ter *mon "tane, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + L. montanus belonging to a mountain, fr. mons, montis, mountain. ]

Defn: Between mountains; as, intermontane soil.

INTERMUNDANE

INTERMUNDANE In `ter *mun "dane, a.

Defn: Being, between worlds or orbs. [R.] "Intermundane spaces." Locke.

INTERMUNDIAN

INTERMUNDIAN In `ter *mun "di *an, a.

Defn: Intermundane. [Obs. ]

INTERMURAL

INTERMURAL In `ter *mu "ral, a.

Defn: Lying between walls; inclosed by walls.

INTERMURE

In `ter *mure ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intermured; p. pr. & vb. n.Intermuring.] Etym: [Pref. inter- + L. murus wall. ]

Defn: To wall in; to inclose. [Obs. ] Ford.

INTERMUSCULAR

INTERMUSCULAR In `ter *mus "cu *lar, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between muscles; as, intermuscular septa.

INTERMUTATION

INTERMUTATION In `ter *mu *ta "tion, n.

Defn: Interchange; mutual or reciprocal change.

INTERMUTUAL

INTERMUTUAL In `ter *mu "tu *al, a.

Defn: Mutual. [Obs. ] Daniel. -- In `ter *mu "tu *al *ly, adv. [Obs. ]

INTERN

In *tern ", a. Etym: [L. internus: cf. F. interne. See Internal. ]

Defn: Internal. [Obs. ] Howell.

INTERN

In *tern ", v. t. Etym: [F. interne. See Intern, a.]

Defn: To put for safe keeping in the interior of a place or country; to confine to one locality; as, to intern troops which have fled for refuge to a neutral country.

INTERNAL

In *tern "al, a. Etym: [L. internus; akin to interior. See Interior. ]

1. Inward; interior; being within any limit or surface; inclosed; -- opposed to external; as, the internal parts of a body, or of the earth.

2. Derived from, or dependent on, the thing itself; inherent; as, the internal evidence of the divine origin of the Scriptures.

3. Pertaining to its own affairs or interests; especially, (said of a country ) domestic, as opposed to foreign; as, internal trade; internal troubles or war.

4. Pertaining to the inner being or the heart; spiritual. With our Savior, internal purity is everything. Paley.

5. Intrinsic; inherent; real. [R.] The internal rectitude of our actions in the sight of God. Rogers.

6. (Anat. )

Defn: Lying toward the mesial plane; mesial. Internal angle (Geom.), an interior angle. See under Interior. -- Internal gear (Mach. ), a gear in which the teeth project inward from the rim instead of outward.

Syn. -- Inner; interior; inward; inland; inside.

INTERNAL-COMBUSTION; INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE

INTERNAL-COMBUSTION; INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE In *ter "nal-com *bus "tion, a. (Mach. )

Defn: Designating, or pertaining to, any engine (called an Internal- combustion engine ) in which the heat or pressure energy necessary to produce motion is developed in the engine cylinder, as by the explosion of a gas, and not in a separate chamber, as in a steam- engine boiler. The gas used may be a fixed gas, or one derived from alcohol, ether, gasoline (petrol ), naphtha, oil (petroleum ), etc. There are three main classes: (1 ) gas engines proper, using fixed gases, as coal, blast-furnace, or producer gas; (2 ) engines using the vapor of a volatile fluid, as the typical gasoline (petrol ) engine; (3 ) oil engines, using either an atomized spray or the vapor (produced by heat ) of a comparatively heavy oil, as petroleum or kerosene. In all of these the gas is mixed with a definite amount of air, the charge is composed in the cylinder and is then exploded either by a flame of gas (flame ignition -- now little used ), by a hot tube (tube ignition ) or the like, by an electric spark (electric ignition, the usual method is gasoline engines, or by the heat of compression, as in the Diesel engine. Gas and oil engines are chiefly of the stationary type. Gasoline engines are largely used for automobile vehicles, boats, etc. Most internal-combustion engines use the Otto (four-stroke ) cycle, though many use the two-stroke cycle. They are almost universally trunk engines and single-acting. Because of the intense heat produced by the frequent explosions, the cylinders must be cooled by a water jacket (water-cooled ) or by air currents (air cooled ) to give the maximum thermodynamic efficiency and to avoid excessive friction or seizing.

INTERNALITY

INTERNALITY In `ter *nal "i *ty, n.

Defn: The state of being internal or within; interiority.

INTERNALLY

INTERNALLY In *ter "nal *ly, adv.

1. Inwardly; within the enveloping surface, or the boundary of a thing; within the body; beneath the surface.

2. Hence: Mentally; spiritually. Jer. Taylor.

INTERNASAL

INTERNASAL In `ter *na "sal, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the nasal cavities; as, the internasal cartilage.

INTERNATIONAL

In `ter *na "tion *al, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + national: cf. F.international. ]

1. Between or among nations; pertaining to the intercourse of nations; participated in by two or more nations; common to, or affecting, two or more nations.

2. Of or concerning the association called the International. International code (Naut. ), a common system of signaling adopted by nearly all maritime nations, whereby communication may be had between vessels at sea. -- International copyright. See under Copyright. -- International law, the rules regulating the mutual intercourse of nations. International law is mainly the product of the conditions from time to time of international intercourse, being drawn from diplomatic discussion, textbooks, proof of usage, and from recitals in treaties. It is called public when treating of the relations of sovereign powers, and private when of the relations of persons of different nationalities. International law is now, by the better opinion, part of the common law of the land. Cf. Conflict of laws, under Conflict. Wharton.

INTERNATIONAL

In `ter *na "tion *al, n. Etym: [Cf. F. internationale. ]

1. The International; an abbreviated from of the title of the International Workingmen's Association, the name of an association, formed in London in 1864, which has for object the promotion of the interests of the industrial classes of all nations.

2. A member of the International Association.

INTERNATIONALISM

INTERNATIONALISM In `ter *na "tion *al *ism, n.

1. The state or principles of international interests and intercourse.

2. The doctrines or organization of the International.

INTERNATIONALIST

INTERNATIONALIST In `ter *na "tion *al *ist, n.

1. One who is versed in the principles of international law.

2. A member of the International; one who believes in, or advocates the doctrines of, the International.

INTERNATIONALIZE

INTERNATIONALIZE In `ter *na "tion *al *ize, v. t.

Defn: To make international; to cause to affect the mutual relations of two or more nations; as, to internationalize a principle of law, or a philanthropic enterprise.

INTERNATIONALLY

INTERNATIONALLY In `ter *na "tion *al *ly, adv.

Defn: In an international manner; from an international point of view.

INTERNE

In *terne ", n. Etym: [See Intern, a.]

Defn: That which is within; the interior. [Poetic ] Mrs. Browning.

INTERNECIARY; INTERNECINAL

INTERNECIARY; INTERNECINAL In `ter *ne "cia *ry, In `ter *ne "ci *nal, a.

Defn: Internecine.

INTERNECINE

In `ter *ne "cine, a. Etym: [L. internecinus deadly, murderous, fr. internecare to kill, to slaughter; inter between + necare to kill; akin to Gr. Necromancy. ]

Defn: Involving, or accompanied by, mutual slaughter; mutually destructive. Internecine quarrels, horrible tumults, stain the streets with blood. Motley.

INTERNECION

In `ter *ne "cion, n. Etym: [L. internecio.]

Defn: Mutual slaughter or destruction; massacre. [Obs. ] Sir M. Hale.

INTERNECIVE

In `ter *ne "cive, a. Etym: [L. internecivus.]

Defn: Internecine. [R.] Sydney Smith.

INTERNECTION

In `ter *nec "tion, n. Etym: [L. internectere to bind together; inter between + nectere to fasten. ]

Defn: Intimate connection. [Obs. ] W. Montagu.

INTERNEURAL

INTERNEURAL In `ter *neu "ral, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the neural arches or neural spines. -- n.

Defn: An interneural spine or cartilage.

INTERNITY

INTERNITY In *ter "ni *ty, n.

Defn: State of being within; interiority. [R.] H. Brooke.

INTERNMENT

In *tern "ment, n. Etym: [F. internement. See Intern. ]

Defn: Confinement within narrow limits, -- as of foreign troops, to the interior of a country.

INTERNODAL

INTERNODAL In `ter *no "dal, a.

Defn: Of or pertaining to internodes; intervening between nodes or joints.

INTERNODE

In "ter *node `, n. Etym: [L. internodium; inter between + nodus knot. ]

1. (Bot. )

Defn: The space between two nodes or points of the stem from which the leaves properly arise. H. Spenser.

2. (Anat. )

Defn: A part between two joints; a segment; specifically, one of the phalanges.

INTERNODIAL

INTERNODIAL In `ter *no "di *al, a.

Defn: Internodal. [R.]

INTERNUNCIAL

In `ter *nun "cial, a. Etym: [See Internuncio. ]

1. Of or pertaining to an internuncio.

2. (Physiol.)

Defn: Communicating or transmitting impressions between different parts of the body; -- said of the nervous system. Carpenter.

INTERNUNCIESS

INTERNUNCIESS In `ter *nun "ciess, n.

Defn: A female messenger. [R.]

INTERNUNCIO

In `ter *nun "ci *o, n.; pl. Internuncios. Etym: [L. internuntius; inter between + nuntius, nuncius, messenger: cf. It. internunzio. See Nuncio. ]

1. A messenger between two parties. Johnson.

2. A representative, or chargé d'affaires, of the pope at a foreign court or seat of government, ranking next below a nuncio.

Note: This title was formerly given also to the Austrian envoy at Constantinople.

INTERNUNCIOSHIP

INTERNUNCIOSHIP In `ter *nun "ci *o *ship, n.

Defn: The office or function of an internuncio. Richardson.

INTERNUNCIUS

In `ter *nun "ci *us, n. Etym: [L.]

Defn: Internuncio.

INTEROCEANIC

INTEROCEANIC In `ter *o `ce *an "ic, a.

Defn: Between oceans; connecting oceans; as, interoceanic communication; an interoceanic canal.

INTEROCULAR

INTEROCULAR In `ter *oc "u *lar, a.

Defn: Between, or within, the eyes; as, the interocular distance; situated between the eyes, as the antennæ of some insects.

INTEROPERCULAR

INTEROPERCULAR In `ter *o *per "cu *lar, a.

Defn: Of or pertaining to the interoperculum. -- n.

Defn: The interopercular bone.

INTEROPERCULUM

INTEROPERCULUM In `ter *o *per "cu *lum, n.; pl. -la (-la ). (Anat. )

Defn: The postero-inferior opercular bone, in fishes.

INTERORBITAL

INTERORBITAL In `ter *or "bit *al, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the orbits; as, the interorbital septum.

INTEROSCULANT

INTEROSCULANT In `ter *os "cu *lant, a.

1. Mutually touching or intersecting; as, interosculant circles.

2. (Biol.)

Defn: Uniting two groups; -- said of certain genera which connect family groups, or of species that connect genera. See Osculant.

INTEROSCULATE

INTEROSCULATE In `ter *os "cu *late, v. i. & t.

1. To kiss together to touch. See Osculate.

2. (Biol.)

Defn: To have the character of, or to lie between, two distinct groups.

INTEROSSEAL; INTEROSSEOUS

In `ter *os "se *al, In `ter *os "se *ous, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + osseous: cf. F. interosseux.] (Anat. )

Defn: Situated between bones; as, an interosseous ligament.

INTERPALE

INTERPALE In `ter *pale ", v. t.

1. To place pales between or among; to separate by pales.

2. To interweave or interlace. [R.] Brende.

INTERPARIETAL

INTERPARIETAL In `ter *pa *ri "e *tal, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the parietal bones or cartilages; as, the interparietal suture. -- n.

Defn: The interparietal bone or cartilage

INTERPAUSE

INTERPAUSE In `ter *pause `, n.

Defn: An intermission. [R.]

INTERPEAL

INTERPEAL In `ter *peal ", v. t.

Defn: To interpel. [Obs. ]

INTERPEDENCULAR

INTERPEDENCULAR In `ter *pe *den "cu *lar, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between peduncles; esp. , between the peduncles, or crura, of the cerebrum.

INTERPEL

In `ter *pel ", v. t. Etym: [L. interpellare, interpellatum; inter between + pellare (in comp. ), akin to pellere to drive: cf. F. interpeller. Cf. Interpellate. ]

Defn: To interrupt, break in upon, or intercede with. [Obs. ] I am interpelled by many businesses. Howell.

INTERPELLANT

In `ter *pel "lant, a. Etym: [L. interpellans, p. pr. See Interpel. ]

Defn: Interpelling; interrupting. -- n.

Defn: One who, or that which, interpels.

INTERPELLATE

In `ter *pel "late, v. t. Etym: [See Interpel. ]

Defn: To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; -- generally on the part of a legislative body.

INTERPELLATION

In `ter *pel *la "tion, n. Etym: [L. interpellatio: cf. F.interpellation. ]

1. The act of interpelling or interrupting; interruption. "Continual interpellations." Bp. Hall.

2. The act of interposing or interceding; intercession. Accepted by his interpellation and intercession. Jer. Taylor.

3. An act of interpellating, or of demanding of an officer an explanation of his action; imperative or peremptory questioning; a point raised in a debate.

4. A official summons or citation. Ayliffe.

INTERPENETRATE

INTERPENETRATE In `ter *pen "e *trate, v. t.

Defn: To penetrate between or within; to penetrate mutually. It interpenetrates my granite mass. Shelley.

INTERPENETRATE

INTERPENETRATE In `ter *pen "e *trate, v. i.

Defn: To penetrate each the other; to penetrate between bodies or their parts. Interpenetrating molding (Arch. ), in late Gothic architecture, a decoration by means of moldings which seem to pass through solid uprights, transoms, or other members; often, two sets of architectural members penetrating one another, in appearance, as if both had been plastic when they were put together.

INTERPENETRATION

INTERPENETRATION In `ter *pen `e *tra "tion, n.

Defn: The act of penetrating between or within other substances; mutual penetration. Milman.

INTERPENETRATIVE

INTERPENETRATIVE In `ter *pen "e *tra *tive, a.

Defn: Penetrating among or between other substances; penetrating each the other; mutually penetrative.

INTERPETALARY

In `ter *pet "al *a *ry, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + petal. ] (Bot. )

Defn: Between the petals of a flower.

INTERPETIOLAR

INTERPETIOLAR In `ter *pet "i *o *lar, a. (Bot. )

Defn: Being between petioles. Cf. Intrapetiolar.

INTERPHALANGEAL

INTERPHALANGEAL In `ter *pha *lan "ge *al, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between phalanges; as, interphalangeal articulations.

INTERPILASTER

INTERPILASTER In `ter *pi *las "ter, n. (Arch. )

Defn: The interval or space between two pilasters. Elmes.

INTERPLACE

INTERPLACE In `ter *place ", v. t.

Defn: To place between or among; as, to interplace a name. [R.] Daniel.

INTERPLANETARY

INTERPLANETARY In `ter *plan "et *a *ry, a.

Defn: Between planets; as, interplanetary spaces. Boyle.

INTERPLAY

INTERPLAY In `ter *play `, n.

Defn: Mutual action or influence; interaction; as, the interplay of affection.

INTERPLEAD

INTERPLEAD In `ter *plead ", v. i. (Law )

Defn: To plead against each other, or go to trial between themselves, as the claimants in an in an interpleader. See Interpleader. [Written also enterplead. ]

INTERPLEADER

INTERPLEADER In `ter *plead "er, n.

1. One who interpleads.

2. (Law )

Defn: A proceeding devised to enable a person, of whom the same debt, duty, or thing is claimed adversely by two or more parties, to compel them to litigate the right or title between themselves, and thereby to relieve himself from the suits which they might otherwise bring against him.

INTERPLEDGE

INTERPLEDGE In `ter *pledge ", v. t.

Defn: To pledge mutually. [R.]

INTERPOINT

INTERPOINT In `ter *point ", v. t.

Defn: To point; to mark with stops or pauses; to punctuate. [R.] Her sighs should interpoint her words. Daniel.

INTERPOLABLE

INTERPOLABLE In *ter "po *la *ble, a.

Defn: That may be interpolated; suitable to be interpolated. A most interpolable clause of one sentence. De Morgan.

INTERPOLATE

In *ter "po *late, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interpolated; p. pr. & vb. n.Interpolating. ] Etym: [L. interpolatus, p. p. of interpolare to form anew, to interpolate, fr. interpolus, interpolis, falsified, vamped up, polished up; inter between + polire to polish. See Polish, v. t.]

1. To renew; to carry on with intermission. [Obs. ] Motion. .. partly continued and unintermitted, ... partly interpolated and interrupted. Sir M. Hale.

2. To alter or corrupt by the insertion of new or foreign matter; especially, to change, as a book or text, by the insertion of matter that is new, or foreign to the purpose of the author. How strangely Ignatius is mangled and interpolated, you may see by the vast difference of all copies and editions. Bp. Barlow. The Athenians were put in possession of Salamis by another law, which was cited by Solon, or, as some think, interpolated by him for that purpose. Pope.

3. (Math. )

Defn: To fill up intermediate terms of, as of a series, according to the law of the series; to introduce, as a number or quantity, in a partial series, according to the law of that part of the series.

INTERPOLATED

INTERPOLATED In *ter "po *la `ted, a.

1. Inserted in, or added to, the original; introduced; foisted in; changed by the insertion of new or spurious matter.

2. (Math. ) (a ) Provided with necessary interpolations; as, an interpolated table. (b ) Introduced or determined by interpolation; as, interpolated quantities or numbers.

INTERPOLATION

In *ter `po *la "tion, n. Etym: [L. interpolatio an alteration made here and there: cf. F. interpolation. ]

1. The act of introducing or inserting anything, especially that which is spurious or foreign.

2. That which is introduced or inserted, especially something foreign or spurious. Bentley wrote a letter. ... upon the scriptural glosses in our present copies of Hesychius, which he considered interpolations from a later hand. De Quincey.

3. (Math. )

Defn: The method or operation of finding from a few given terms of a series, as of numbers or observations, other intermediate terms in conformity with the law of the series.

INTERPOLATOR

In *ter "po *la `tor, n. Etym: [L., a corrupter: of. F. interpolateur.]

Defn: One who interpolates; esp. , one who inserts foreign or spurious matter in genuine writings.

INTERPONE

In `ter *pone ", v. t. Etym: [L. interponere; inter between + ponere to place. See Position. ]

Defn: To interpose; to insert or place between. [R.] Cudworth.

INTERPONENT

INTERPONENT In `ter *po "nent, n.

Defn: One who, or that which, interposes; an interloper, an opponent. [R.] Heywood.

INTERPOSAL

In `ter *pos "al, n. Etym: [From Interpose. ]

Defn: The act of interposing; interposition; intervention.

INTERPOSE

In `ter *pose ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interposed; p. pr. & vb. n.Interposing. ] Etym: [F. interposer. See Inter-, and Pose, v. t.]

1. To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light. Mountains interposed Make enemies of nations. Cowper.

2. To thrust; to intrude; to between, either for aid or for troubling. What watchful cares do interpose themselves Betwixt your eyes and night Shak. The common Father of mankind seasonably interposed his hand, and rescues miserable man. Woodward.

3. To introduce or inject between the parts of a conversation or argument. Milton.

INTERPOSE

INTERPOSE In `ter *pose ", v. i.

1. To be or come between. Long hid by interposing hill or wood. Cowper.

2. To step in between parties at variance; to mediate; as, the prince interposed and made peace. Pope.

3. To utter a sentiment by way of interruption. Boyle.

Syn. -- To intervene; intercede; mediate; interfere; intermeddle. -- To Interpose, Intermeddle, Interfere. A man may often interpose with propriety in the concerns of others; he can never intermeddle without being impertinent or officious; nor can be interfere without being liable to the same charge, unless he has rights which are interfered with. "In our practical use, interference is something offensive. It is the pushing in of himself between two parties on the part of a third who was not asked, and is not thanked for his pains, and who, as the feeling of the word implies, had no business there; while interposition is employed to express the friendly, peacemaking mediation of one whom the act well became, and who, even if he was not specially invited thereunto, is still thanked for what he has done. " Trench.

INTERPOSE

INTERPOSE In "ter *pose, n.

Defn: Interposition. [Obs. ]

INTERPOSER

INTERPOSER In `ter *pos "er, n.

Defn: One who, or that which, interposes or intervenes; an obstacle or interruption; a mediator or agent between parties. Shak.

INTERPOSIT

In `ter *pos "it, n. Etym: [From L. interpositus, p. p. of interponere.See Interposition. ]

Defn: An intermediate depot or station between one commercial city or country and another. Mitford.

INTERPOSITION

In `ter *po *si "tion, n. Etym: [L. interpositio a putting between, insertion, fr. interponere, interpositum: cf. F. interposition. See Interpone, Position. ]

1. The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation.

2. The thing interposed.

INTERPOSURE

INTERPOSURE In `ter *po "sure, n.

Defn: Interposition. [Obs. ]

INTERPRET

In *ter "pret, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interpreted; p. pr. & vb. n.Interpreting. ] Etym: [F. interprêter, L. interpretari, p. p. interpretatus, fr. interpre interpeter, agent, negotiator; inter between + (prob. ) the root of pretium price. See Price. ]

1. To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applied esp. to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc. ; as, to interpret the Hebrew language to an Englishman; to interpret an Indian speech. Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matt. i. 23. And Pharaoh told them his dreams; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh. Gen. xli. 8.

2. To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation; as, an actor interprets the character of Hamlet; a musician interprets a sonata; an artist interprets a landscape.

Syn. -- To translate; explain; solve; render; expound; elucidate; decipher; unfold; unravel.

INTERPRET

INTERPRET In *ter "pret, v. i.

Defn: To act as an interpreter. Shak.

INTERPRETABLE

In *ter "pret *a *ble, a. Etym: [L. interpretabilis: cf. F.interprêtable.]

Defn: Admitting of interpretation; capable of being interpreted or explained.

INTERPRETAMENT

In *ter "pre *ta *ment, n. Etym: [L. interpretamentum.]

Defn: Interpretation. [Obs. ] Milton.

INTERPRETATION

In *ter `pre *ta "tion, n. Etym: [L. interpretatio: cf. F.interprétation.]

1. The act of interpreting; explanation of what is obscure; translation; version; construction; as, the interpretation of a foreign language, of a dream, or of an enigma. Look how we can, or sad or merrily, Interpretation will misquote our looks. Shak.

2. The sense given by an interpreter; exposition or explanation given; meaning; as, commentators give various interpretations of the same passage of Scripture.

3. The power or explaining. [R.] Bacon.

4. (Fine Arts )

Defn: An artist's way of expressing his thought or embodying his conception of nature.

5. (Math. )

Defn: The act or process of applying general principles or formulæ to the explanation of the results obtained in special cases.

Syn. -- Explanation; solution; translation; version; sense; exposition; rendering; definition.

INTERPRETATIVE

In *ter "pre *ta *tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. interprétatif.]

1. Designed or fitted to interpret; explanatory. "Interpretative lexicography. " Johnson.

2. According to interpretation; constructive. An interpretative siding with heresies. Hammond.

INTERPRETATIVELY

INTERPRETATIVELY In *ter "pre *ta *tive *ly, adv.

Defn: By interpretation. Ray.

INTERPRETER

In *ter "pret *er, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. entrepreteur, L. interpretator. ]

Defn: One who or that which interprets, explains, or expounds; a translator; especially, a person who translates orally between two parties. We think most men's actions to be the interpreters of their thoughts.Locke.

INTERPRETIVE

INTERPRETIVE In *ter "pre *tive, a.

Defn: Interpretative. [R.]

INTERPUBIC

INTERPUBIC In `ter *pu "bic, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the pubic bones or cartilages; as, the interpubic disk.

INTERPUNCTION

In `ter *punc "tion, n. Etym: [L. interpunctio, fr. interpungere,interppunctum, to interpoint. See Inter-, and Point. ]

Defn: The insertion of points between word or sentences; punctuation.

INTERRADIAL

INTERRADIAL In `ter *ra "di *al, a.

Defn: Between the radii, or rays; -- in zoölogy, said of certain parts of radiate animals; as, the interradial plates of a starfish.

INTERRAMAL

In `ter *ra "mal, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + L. ramus a branch. ] (Anat. )

Defn: Between rami or branches; esp. , between the mandibles, or rami of the lower jaw; intermandibular.

INTERRECEIVE

INTERRECEIVE In `ter *re *ceive ", v. t.

Defn: To receive between or within.

INTERREGENCY

INTERREGENCY In `ter *re "gen *cy, n.

Defn: An interregnum. [Obs. ] Blount.

INTERREGENT

INTERREGENT In `ter *re "gent, n.

Defn: A person who discharges the royal functions during an interregnum. Holland.

INTERREGNUM

In `ter *reg "num, n.; pl. Interregnums. Etym: [L., fr. inter between +regnum dominion, reign. See Reign, and cf. Interreign. ]

1. The time during which a throne is vacant between the death or abdication of a sovereign and the accession of his successor.

2. Any period during which, for any cause, the executive branch of a government is suspended or interrupted.

INTERREIGN

In "ter *reign `, n. Etym: [Cf. F. interrègne. ]

Defn: An interregnum. [Obs. ] Bacon.

INTERRELATED

INTERRELATED In `ter *re *lat "ed, a.

Defn: Having a mutual or reciprocal relation or parallelism; correlative.

INTERRELATION

INTERRELATION In `ter *re *la "tion, n.

Defn: Mutual or reciprocal relation; correlation.

INTERRENAL

INTERRENAL In `ter *re "nal, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the kidneys; as, the interrenal body, an organ found in many fishes. -- n.

Defn: The interrenal body.

INTERREPELLENT

INTERREPELLENT In `ter *re *pel "lent, a.

Defn: Mutually repellent. De Quincey.

INTERRER

INTERRER In *ter "rer, n.

Defn: One who inters.

INTERREX

In "ter *rex `, n.; pl. E. Interrexes, L. Interreges. Etym: [L., fr. inter between + rex king. ]

Defn: An interregent, or a regent.

INTERROGATE

In *ter "ro *gate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interrogating. ] Etym: [L.interrogatus, p. p. of interrogare to ask; inter between + rogare to ask. See Rogation. ]

Defn: To question formally; to question; to examine by asking questions; as, to interrogate a witness. Wilt thou, uncalled, interrogate, Talker! the unreplying Fate Emerson.

Syn. -- To question; ask. See Question.

INTERROGATE

INTERROGATE In *ter "ro *gate, v. i.

Defn: To ask questions. Bacon.

INTERROGATE

INTERROGATE In *ter "ro *gate, n.

Defn: An interrogation; a question. [Obs. ] Bp. Hall.

INTERROGATEE

INTERROGATEE In *ter `ro *ga *tee ", n.

Defn: One who is interrogated.

INTERROGATION

In *ter `ro *ga "tion, n. Etym: [L. interrogatio: cf. F. interrogation. ]

1. The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

2. A question put; an inquiry.

3. A point, mark, or sign, thus [], indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.

Note: In works printed in the Spanish language this mark is not only placed at the end of an interrogative sentence, but is also placed, inverted [as thus (¿)], at the beginning.

INTERROGATIVE

In `ter *rog "a *tive (, a. Etym: [L. interrogativus: cf. F.interrogatif. ]

Defn: Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.

INTERROGATIVE

INTERROGATIVE In `ter *rog "a *tive, n. (Gram. )

Defn: A word used in asking questions; as, who which why

INTERROGATIVELY

INTERROGATIVELY In `ter *rog "a *tive *ly, adv.

Defn: In the form of, or by means of, a question; in an interrogative manner.

INTERROGATOR

In *ter "ro *ga `tor, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. interrogateur. ]

Defn: One who asks questions; a questioner.

INTERROGATORY

In `ter *rog "a *to *ry, n.; pl. Interrogatories. Etym: [Cf. F.interrogatoire. ]

Defn: A formal question or inquiry; esp. (Law ), a question asked in writing. Macaulay.

INTERROGATORY

In `ter *rog "a *to *ry, a. Etym: [L. interrogatorius.]

Defn: Containing, expressing, or implying a question; as, an interrogatory sentence.

INTERRUPT

In `ter *rupt ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interrupted; p. pr. & vb. n.Interrupting. ] Etym: [L. interruptus, p. p. of interrumpere to interrupt; inter between + rumpere to break. See Rupture. ]

1. To break into, or between; to stop, or hinder by breaking in upon the course or progress of; to interfere with the current or motion of; to cause a temporary cessation of; as, to interrupt the remarks speaking. Do not interrupt me in my course. Shak.

2. To divide; to separate; to break the monotony of; as, the evenness of the road was not interrupted by a single hill.

INTERRUPT

In `ter *rupt ", p. a. Etym: [L. interruptus, p. p.]

Defn: Broken; interrupted. [Obs. ] Milton.

INTERRUPTED

INTERRUPTED In `ter *rupt "ed, a.

1. Broken; intermitted; suddenly stopped.

2. (Bot. )

Defn: Irregular; -- said of any arrangement whose symmetry is destroyed by local causes, as when leaflets are interposed among the leaves in a pinnate leaf.

INTERRUPTEDLY

INTERRUPTEDLY In `ter *rupt "ed *ly, adv.

Defn: With breaks or interruptions; discontinuously. Interruptedly pinnate (Bot. ), pinnate with small leaflets intermixed with large ones. Gray.

INTERRUPTER

INTERRUPTER In `ter *rupt "er, n.

1. One who, or that which, interrupts.

2. (Elec.)

Defn: A device for opening and closing an electrical circuit; a vibrating spring or tuning fork, arranged to make and break a circuit at rapidly recurring intervals, by the action of the current itself.

INTERRUPTION

In `ter *rup "tion, n. Etym: [L. interruptio: cf. F. interruption. ]

1. The act of interrupting, or breaking in upon.

2. The state of being interrupted; a breach or break, caused by the abrupt intervention of something foreign; intervention; interposition. Sir M. Hale. Lest the interruption of time cause you to lose the idea of one part. Dryden.

3. Obstruction caused by breaking in upon course, current, progress, or motion; stop; hindrance; as, the author has met with many interruptions in the execution of his work; the speaker or the argument proceeds without interruption.

4. Temporary cessation; intermission; suspension.

INTERRUPTIVE

INTERRUPTIVE In `ter *rupt "ive, a.

Defn: Tending to interrupt; interrupting. "Interruptive forces." H. Bushnell. -- In `ter *rupt "ive *ly, adv.

INTERSCAPULAR

INTERSCAPULAR In `ter *scap "u *lar, a.

1. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the scapulæ or shoulder blades.

2. (Zoöl.)

Defn: Pertaining to the upper back, or the part between the shoulders; as, the interscapular feathers.

INTERSCAPULARS

INTERSCAPULARS In `ter *scap "u *lars, n. pl. (Zoöl.)

Defn: The interscapular feathers of a bird.

INTERSCENDENT

In `ter *scend "ent, a. Etym: [See Inter-, and Ascend. ] (Math. )

Defn: Having exponents which are radical quantities; -- said of certain powers; as, xsq. root2, or xsq. roota. Interscedent series, a series whose terms are interscendent quantities. Hutton.

INTERSCIND

In `ter *scind ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interscinded; p. pr. & vb. n.Interscinding.] Etym: [L. interscindere; inter between + scindere to cut. ]

Defn: To cut off. [R.]

INTERSCRIBE

In `ter *scribe ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interscribed; p. pr. & vb. n.Interscribing.] Etym: [L. interscribere; inter between + scribere to write. ]

Defn: To write between. [R.]

INTERSECANT

In `ter *se "cant, a. Etym: [L. intersecans, p. pr. of intersecare. See Intersect. ]

Defn: Dividing into parts; crossing; intersecting.

INTERSECT

In `ter *sect ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intersected; p. pr. & vb. n.Intersecting. ] Etym: [L. intersectus, p. p. of intersecare to intersect; inter + secare to cut. See Section. ]

Defn: To cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually; to divide into parts; as, any two diameters of a circle intersect each other at the center. Lands intersected by a narrow frith Abhor each other. Cowper.

INTERSECT

INTERSECT In `ter *sect ", v. i.

Defn: To cut into one another; to meet and cross each other; as, the point where two lines intersect.

INTERSECTION

In `ter *sec "tion, n. Etym: [L. intersectio: cf. F. intersection. ]

1. The act, state, or place of intersecting.

2. (Geom.)

Defn: The point or line in which one line or surface cuts another.

INTERSECTIONAL

INTERSECTIONAL In `ter *sec "tion *al, a.

Defn: Pertaining to, or formed by, intersections.

INTERSEMINATE

In `ter *sem "i *nate, v. t. Etym: [L. interseminatus, p. p. of interseminare. See Inter-, and Seminate. ]

Defn: To sow between or among. [R.]

INTERSEPTAL

INTERSEPTAL In `ter *sep "tal, a. (Biol.)

Defn: Between septa; as, the interseptal spaces or zones, between the transparent, or septal, zones in striated muscle; the interseptal chambers of a shell, or of a seed vessel.

INTERSERT

In `ter *sert ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interserted; p. pr. & vb. n.Interserting.] Etym: [L. intersertus, p. p. of interserere to intersert; inter between + serere to join, weave. ]

Defn: To put in between other things; to insert. [Obs. ] Brerewood.

INTERSERTTION

INTERSERTTION In `ter *sert "tion, n.

Defn: The act of interserting, or that which is interserted. [Obs. ] Hammond.

INTERSESAMOID

INTERSESAMOID In `ter *ses "a *moid, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between sesamoid bones; as, intersesamoid ligaments.

INTERSET

INTERSET In `ter *set ", v. t.

Defn: To set between or among. [R.]

INTERSHOCK

INTERSHOCK In `ter *shock, v. t.

Defn: To shock mutually. [R.]

INTERSIDEREAL

INTERSIDEREAL In `ter *si *de "re *al, a.

Defn: Between or among constellations or stars; interstellar.

INTERSOCIAL

INTERSOCIAL In `ter *so "cial, a.

Defn: Pertaining to the mutual intercourse or relations of persons in society; social.

INTERSOMNIOUS

In `ter *som "ni *ous, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + L. somnus sleep. ]

Defn: Between the times of sleeping; in an interval of wakefulness. [R.]

INTERSPACE

In "ter *space `, n. Etym: [L. interspatium. See Inter-, and Space. ]

Defn: Intervening space. Bp. Hacket.

INTERSPEECH

INTERSPEECH In "ter *speech `, n.

Defn: A speech interposed between others. [R.] Blount.

INTERSPERSE

In `ter *sperse ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Interspersed; p. pr. & vb. n.Interspersing. ] Etym: [L. interspersus interspersed; inter between, among + spargere to scatter. See Sparse. ]

1. To scatter or set here and there among other things; to insert at intervals; as, to intersperse pictures in a book. There, interspersed in lawns and op'ning glades, Thin trees arise that shun each other's shades. Pope.

2. To diversify or adorn with things set or scattered at intervals; to place something at intervals in or among; as, to intersperse a book with pictures. Which space is interspersed with small islands and rock. Cook.

INTERSPERSION

INTERSPERSION In `ter *sper "sion, n.

Defn: The act of interspersing, or the state of being interspersed.

INTERSPINAL; INTERSPINOUS

INTERSPINAL; INTERSPINOUS In `ter *spi "nal, In `ter *spi "nous, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between spines; esp. , between the spinous processes of the vertebral column.

INTERSPIRATION

In `ter *spi *ra "tion, n. Etym: [L. interspiratio. See Inter-, and Spirit. ]

Defn: Spiritual inspiration at separate times, or at intervals. [Obs. ] Bp. Hall.

INTERSTAPEDIAL

INTERSTAPEDIAL In `ter *sta *pe "di *al, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Pertaining to a part of the columella of the ear, between the stapes and the mediostapedial. -- n.

Defn: The interstapedial part of the columella.

INTERSTATE

INTERSTATE In "ter *state `, a.

Defn: Pertaining to the mutual relations of States; existing between, or including, different States; as, interstate commerce. Story.

INTERSTELLAR

INTERSTELLAR In `ter *stel "lar, a.

Defn: Between or among the stars; as, interstellar space. Bacon.

INTERSTELLARY

INTERSTELLARY In `ter *stel "la *ry, a.

Defn: Interstellar.

INTERSTERNAL

INTERSTERNAL In `ter *ster "nal, a. (Zoöl.)

Defn: Between the sternal; -- said of certain membranes or parts of insects and crustaceans.

INTERSTICE

In *ter "stice, n.; pl. Interstices. Etym: [L. interstitium a pause, interval; inter between + sistere to set, fr. stare to stand: cf. F. interstice. See Stand. ]

1. 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.

2. 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. Nonobservance of the interstices... is a sin. Addis & Arnold.

INTERSTICED

INTERSTICED In *ter "sticed, a.

Defn: Provided with interstices; having interstices between; situated at intervals.

INTERSTINCTIVE

In `ter *stinc "tive, a. Etym: [L. interstinctus, p. p. of interstinguere to separate; inter + stinguere to extinguish. ]

Defn: Distinguishing. [Obs. ] Wallis.

INTERSTITIAL

INTERSTITIAL In `ter *sti "tial, a.

Defn: Of or pertaining to interstices; intermediate; within the tissues; as, interstitial cavities or spaces in the tissues of animals or plants.

INTERSTITION

INTERSTITION In `ter *sti "tion, n.

Defn: An intervening period of time; interval. [Obs. ] Gower.

INTERSTRATIFICATION

INTERSTRATIFICATION In `ter *strat `i *fi *ca "tion, n. (Geol.)

Defn: Stratification among or between other layers or strata; also, that which is interstratified.

INTERSTRATIFIED

INTERSTRATIFIED In `ter *strat "i *fied, a. (Geol.)

Defn: Stratified among or between other bodies; as, interstratified rocks.

INTERSTRATIFY

INTERSTRATIFY In `ter *strat "i *fy, v. t. (Geol.)

Defn: To put or insert between other strata.

INTERTALK

INTERTALK In `ter *talk ", v. i.

Defn: To converse. [Obs. ] Carew.

INTERTANGLE

INTERTANGLE In `ter *tan "gle, v. t.

Defn: To entangle; to intertwine. "Moss and intertangled vines." Longfellow.

INTERTARSAL

INTERTARSAL In `ter *tar "sal, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the tarsal bones; as, the intertarsal articulations.

INTERTEX

In `ter *tex ", v. t. Etym: [L. intertexere; inter between + texere to weave. ]

Defn: To intertwine; to weave or bind together. [Obs. ] B. Jonson.

INTERTEXTURE

INTERTEXTURE In `ter *tex "ture, n.

Defn: The act of interweaving, or the state of being interwoven; that which is interwoven. "Knit in nice intertexture. " Coleridge. Skirted thick with intertexture firm Of thorny boughs. Cowper.

INTERTHORACIC

INTERTHORACIC In `ter *tho *rac "ic, a.

Defn: In the thorax.

INTERTIE

INTERTIE In "ter *tie `, n. (Arch. )

Defn: In any framed work, a horizontal tie other than sill and plate or other principal ties, securing uprights to one another.

INTERTISSUED

INTERTISSUED In `ter *tis "sued, a.

Defn: Interwoven. [R.] Shak.

INTERTRAFFIC

INTERTRAFFIC In `ter *traf "fic, n.

Defn: Mutual trade of traffic.

INTERTRANSPICUOUS

INTERTRANSPICUOUS In `ter *tran *spic "u *ous, a.

Defn: Transpicuous within or between. [R.] Shelley.

INTERTRANSVERSE

INTERTRANSVERSE In `ter *trans *verse ", a.

Defn: Between the transverse processes of the vertebræ.

INTERTRIGO

In `ter *tri "go, n. Etym: [L., fr. inter between + terere, tritum, to rub. ] (Med. )

Defn: A rubbing or chafing of the skin; especially, an abrasion or excoriation of the skin between folds, as in fat or neglected children.

INTERTROCHANTERIC

INTERTROCHANTERIC In `ter *tro `chan *ter "ic, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the trochanters of the femur.

INTERTROPICAL

INTERTROPICAL In `ter *trop "ic *al, a.

Defn: Situated between or within the tropics. J. Morse.

INTERTUBULAR

INTERTUBULAR In `ter *tu "bu *lar, a.

Defn: Between tubes or tubules; as, intertubular cells; intertubular substance.

INTERTWINE

INTERTWINE In `ter *twine ", v. t.

Defn: To unite by twining one with another; to entangle; to interlace. Milton.

INTERTWINE

INTERTWINE In `ter *twine ", v. i.

Defn: To be twined or twisted together; to become mutually involved or enfolded.

INTERTWINE

INTERTWINE In `ter *twine ", n.

Defn: The act intertwining, or the state of being intertwined. Coleridge.

INTERTWININGLY

INTERTWININGLY In `ter *twin "ing *ly, adv.

Defn: By intertwining or being intertwined.

INTERTWIST

INTERTWIST In `ter *twist ", v. t.

Defn: To twist together one with another; to intertwine.

INTERTWISTINGLY

INTERTWISTINGLY In `ter *twist "ing *ly, adv.

Defn: By intertwisting, or being intertwisted.

INTERUNGULAR; INTERUNGULATE

INTERUNGULAR; INTERUNGULATE In `ter *un "gu *lar, In `ter *un "gu *late, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between ungulæ; as, interungular glands.

INTERURBAN

INTERURBAN In `ter *ur "ban (in `ter *ûr "ban ), a.

Defn: Going between, or connecting, cities or towns; as, interurban electric railways.

INTERVAL

In "ter *val, n. Etym: [L. intervallum; inter between + vallum a wall: cf. F. intervalle. See Wall. ]

1. A space between things; a void space intervening between any two objects; as, an interval between two houses or hills. 'Twixt host and host but narrow space was left, A dreadful interval. Milton.

2. Space of time between any two points or events; as, the interval between the death of Charles I. of England, and the accession of Charles II.

3. A brief space of time between the recurrence of similar conditions or states; as, the interval between paroxysms of pain; intervals of sanity or delirium.

4. (Mus. )

Defn: Difference in pitch between any two tones. At intervals, coming or happening with intervals between; now and then. "And Miriam watch'd and dozed at intervals." Tennyson. -- Augmented interval (Mus. ), an interval increased by half a step or half a tone.

INTERVAL; INTERVALE

INTERVAL; INTERVALE In "ter *val, In "ter *vale, n.

Defn: A tract of low ground between hills, or along the banks of a stream, usually alluvial land, enriched by the overflowings of the river, or by fertilizing deposits of earth from the adjacent hills. Cf. Bottom, n., 7. [Local, U. S.]The woody intervale just beyond the marshy land. The Century.

INTERVALLUM

In `ter *val "lum, n.; pl. Intervallums, L. Intervalla. Etym: [L.]

Defn: An interval. [R.] And a' shall laugh without intervallums. Shak. In one of these intervalla. Chillingworth.

INTERVARY

INTERVARY In `ter *va "ry, v. i.

Defn: To alter or vary between; to change. [Obs. ] Rush.

INTERVEINED

INTERVEINED In `ter *veined ", a.

Defn: Intersected, as with veins.

INTERVENE

In `ter *vene ", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Intervened; p. pr. & vb. n.Intervening. ] Etym: [L. intervenire, interventum, to intervene, to hinder; inter between + venire to come; akin to E. come: cf. F. intervenir. See Come. ]

1. To come between, or to be between, persons or things; -- followed by between; as, the Mediterranean intervenes between Europe and Africa.

2. To occur, fall, or come between, points of time, or events; as, an instant intervened between the flash and the report; nothing intervened ( i. e., between the intention and the execution ) to prevent the undertaking.

3. To interpose; as, to intervene to settle a quarrel.

4. In a suit to which one has not been made a party, to put forward a defense of one's interest in the subject matter. Abbott.

INTERVENE

INTERVENE In `ter *vene ", v. t.

Defn: To come between. [R.] Self-sown woodlands of birch, alder, etc. , intervening the different estates. De Quincey.

INTERVENE

INTERVENE In `ter *vene ", n.

Defn: A coming between; intervention; meeting. [Obs. ] Sir H. Wotton.

INTERVENER

INTERVENER In `ter *ven "er, n.

Defn: One who intervenes; especially (Law ), a person who assumes a part in a suit between others.

INTERVENIENCE; INTERVENIENCY

INTERVENIENCE; INTERVENIENCY In `ter *ven "ience, In `ter *ven "ien *cy, n.

Defn: Intervention; interposition. [R.]

INTERVENIENT

In `ter *ven "ient, a. Etym: [L. interveniens, p. pr. of intervenire.]

Defn: Being or coming between; intercedent; interposed. [Obs. ] Bacon.

INTERVENT

In `ter *vent ", v. t. Etym: [See Intervene. ]

Defn: To thwart; to obstruct. [Obs. ] Chapman.

INTERVENTION

In `ter *ven "tion, n. Etym: [L. interventio an interposition: cf. F.intervention. ]

1. The act of intervening; interposition. Sound is shut out by the intervention of that lax membrane. Holder.

2. Any interference that may affect the interests of others; especially, of one or more states with the affairs of another; mediation. Let us decide our quarrels at home, without the intervention, of any foreign power. Sir W. Temple.

3. (Civil Law )

Defn: The act by which a third person, to protect his own interest, interposes and becomes a party to a suit pending between other parties.

INTERVENTOR

In `ter *ven "tor, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. interventeur.]

Defn: One who intervenes; a mediator; especially (Eccles. Hist. ), a person designated by a church to reconcile parties, and unite them in the choice of officers. Coleman.

INTERVENTRICULAR

INTERVENTRICULAR In `ter *ven *tric "u *lar, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between the ventricles; as, the interventricular partition of the heart.

INTERVENUE

In `ter *ven "ue, n. Etym: [See Intervene, Avenue. ]

Defn: Interposition. [Obs. ] Sir H. Blount.

INTERVERT

In `ter *vert ", v. t. Etym: [L. intervertere; inter between + vertere to turn. ]

Defn: To turn to another course or use. [Obs. ] Sir H. Wotton.

INTERVERTEBRAL

INTERVERTEBRAL In `ter *ver "te *bral, a. (Anat. )

Defn: Between vertebræ. -- In `ter *ver "te *bral *ly, adv.

INTERVIEW

In "ter *view, n. Etym: [F. entrevue, fr. entrevoir to see imperfectly, to have a glimpse of, s'entrevoir to visit each other. See Inter-, and View. ]

1. A mutual sight or view; a meeting face to face; usually, a formal or official meeting for consultation; a conference; as, the secretary had an interview with the President.

2. A conservation, or questioning, for the purpose of eliciting information for publication; the published statement so elicited.

Note: A recent use, originating in American newspapers, but apparently becoming general.

INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW In "ter *view, v. t.

Defn: To have an interview with; to question or converse with, especially for the purpose of obtaining information for publication. [Recent ]

INTERVIEWER

INTERVIEWER In "ter *view `er, n.

Defn: One who interviews; especially, one who obtains an interview with another for the purpose of eliciting his opinions or obtaining information for publication. It would have made him the prince of interviewers in these days. Leslie Stephen.

INTERVIEWING

INTERVIEWING In "ter *view `ing, n.

Defn: The act or custom of holding an interview or interviews. An article on interviewing in the "Nation " of January 28, 1869,... was the first formal notice of the practice under that name. The American.

INTERVISIBLE

INTERVISIBLE In `ter *vis "i *ble, a. (Surv.)

Defn: Mutually visible, or in sight, the one from the other, as stations.

INTERVISIT

INTERVISIT In `ter *vis "it, v. i.

Defn: To exchange visits. [R.] Evelyn.

INTERVITAL

INTERVITAL In `ter *vi "tal, a.

Defn: Between two lives. [R.] Through all its [the spirit's ] intervital gloom. Tennyson.

INTERVOCALIC

INTERVOCALIC In `ter *vo *cal "ic, a. (Phon. )

Defn: Situated between vowels; immediately preceded and followed by vowel sounds, as, p in occupy, d in idea, etc.

INTERVOLUTION

INTERVOLUTION In `ter *vo *lu "tion, n.

Defn: The state of being intervolved or coiled up; a convolution; as, the intervolutions of a snake. Hawthorne.

INTERVOLVE

In `ter *volve ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intervolved; p. pr. & vb. n.Intervolving. ] Etym: [Pref. inter- + L. volvere, volutum, to roll. ]

Defn: To involve one within another; to twist or coil together. Milton.

INTERWEAVE

In `ter *weave ", v. t. [imp. & obs. p. p. Interwove; p. p. Interwoven;p. pr. & vb. n. Interweaving. ]

1. To weave together; to intermix or unite in texture or construction; to intertwine; as, threads of silk and cotton interwoven. Under the hospitable covert nigh Of trees thick interwoven. Milton.

2. To intermingle; to unite intimately; to connect closely; as, to interweave truth with falsehood. Dryden. Words interwove with sighs found out their way. Milton.

INTERWISH

INTERWISH In `ter *wish ", v. t.

Defn: To wish mutually in regarded to each other. [Obs. ] Donne.

INTERWORKING

INTERWORKING In `ter *work "ing, n.

Defn: The act of working in together; interweaving. Milton.

INTERWORLD

INTERWORLD In `ter *world ", n.

Defn: A world between other worlds. Holland.

INTERWOVE; INTERWOVEN

INTERWOVE; INTERWOVEN In `ter *wove ", In `ter *wov "en,

Defn: imp. & p. p. of Interweave.

INTERWREATHE

INTERWREATHE In `ter *wreathe ", v. t.

Defn: To weave into a wreath; to intertwine. [R.] Lovelace.

New American Oxford Dictionary

inter

in ter |inˈtər ɪnˈtər | ▶verb ( inters, interring, interred ) [ with obj. ] (usu. be interred ) place (a corpse ) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites: he was interred with the military honors due to him. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French enterrer, based on Latin in- ‘into ’ + terra ‘earth. ’

inter.

inter. ▶abbreviation intermediate.

inter-

inter- |ˈɪn (t )ər | ▶prefix 1 between; among: interagency | interblend. 2 mutually; reciprocally: interactive. ORIGIN from Old French entre- or Latin inter ‘between, among. ’

interact

in ter act |ˌintərˈakt ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌækt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] act in such a way as to have an effect on another; act reciprocally: all the stages in the process interact | the user interacts directly with the library. DERIVATIVES in ter ac tant |-tənt |adjective & noun

interaction

in ter ac tion |ˌintərˈakSHən ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌækʃən | ▶noun reciprocal action or influence: ongoing interaction between the two languages. • Physics a particular way in which matter, fields, and atomic and subatomic particles affect one another, e.g., through gravitation or electromagnetism. DERIVATIVES in ter ac tion al |-SHənl |adjective

interactionism

in ter ac tion ism |ˌintərˈakSHəˌnizəm ˌɪn (t )ərˈækʃəˌnɪzəm | ▶noun Philosophy the theory that there are two entities, mind and body, each of which can have an effect on the other. DERIVATIVES in ter ac tion ist noun & adjective

interactive

in ter ac tive |ˌintərˈaktiv ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈæktɪv | ▶adjective (of two people or things ) influencing or having an effect on each other: fully sighted children in interactive play with others with defective vision. • (of a computer or other electronic device ) allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input: interactive video. DERIVATIVES in ter ac tive ly adverb, in ter ac tiv i ty |-akˈtivitē |noun ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from interact, on the pattern of active .

interactive whiteboard

in ter ac tive white board ▶noun see whiteboard.

interagency

in ter a gen cy |ˌintərˈājənsē ˌɪntərˈeɪʤənsi | ▶adjective taking place between different agencies: yesterday's interagency decision. • constituted from more than one agency: an interagency crisis-management team.

inter alia

in ter a li a |ˈintər ˈālēə, ˈälēə ˈˌɪntə ˈˌreɪliə | ▶adverb among other things: the study includes, inter alia, computers, aircraft, and pharmaceuticals. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: Latin.

inter alios

in ter a li os |ˈintər ˈālēˌōs, ˈälēˌōs ˌɪntər ˈeɪlioʊs | ▶adverb among other people: instruction to be given to them by, inter alios, a volunteer retired teacher. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: Latin.

interallied

in ter al lied |ˌintərəˈlīd ˈɪntərəlaɪd | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] of or relating to two or more states formally cooperating for military purposes.

Inter-American Highway

In ter-A mer i can High way the name for the section of the Pan-American Highway between the US-Mexico border at Nuevo Laredo in Mexico and Panama City in Panama.

interarticular

in ter ar tic u lar |ˌintərärˈtikyələr ˌɪntərɑrˈtɪkjələr | ▶adjective Anatomy existing or acting between the adjacent surfaces of a joint.

interatomic

in ter a tom ic |ˌintərəˈtämik ˌɪntərəˈtɑmɪk | ▶adjective Physics existing or acting between atoms.

interbank

in ter bank |ˈintərˌbaNGk ˈɪntərbæŋk | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] agreed, arranged, or operating between banks: trading opportunities in the interbank market.

interbed

in ter bed |ˈintərˌbed ˈɪntərbɛd | ▶verb ( interbeds, interbedding, interbedded ) (be interbedded ) Geology (of a stratum ) be embedded among or between others.

interbreed

in ter breed |ˌintərˈbrēd ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈbrid | ▶verb ( past and past participle interbred ) (with reference to an animal ) breed or cause to breed with another of a different race or species. [ no obj. ] wolves and dogs can interbreed. • [ no obj. ] (of an animal ) inbreed: (as noun interbreeding ) : their energy and physique had been sapped by interbreeding.

intercalary

in ter ca lar y |inˈtərkəˌlerē, ˌintərˈkalərē ɪnˈtərkəlɛri | ▶adjective 1 (of a day or a month ) inserted in the calendar to harmonize it with the solar year, e.g., February 29 in leap years. • of the nature of an insertion: elaborate intercalary notes and footnotes. 2 Botany (of the meristem of a plant ) located between its daughter cells, esp. (in a grass ) at or near the base of a leaf. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin intercalarius, from intercalare (see intercalate ).

intercalate

in ter ca late |inˈtərkəˌlāt ɪnˈtərkəleɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 interpolate (an intercalary period ) in a calendar. 2 (usu. be intercalated ) insert (something ) between layers in a crystal lattice, geological formation, or other structure. DERIVATIVES in ter ca la tion |-ˌtərkəˈlāSHən |noun ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin intercalat- ‘proclaimed as inserted in the calendar, ’ from the verb intercalare, from inter- ‘between ’ + calare ‘proclaim solemnly. ’

intercede

in ter cede |ˌintərˈsēd ˌɪn (t )ərˈsid | ▶verb [ no obj. ] intervene on behalf of another: I begged him to intercede for Theresa, but he never did a thing. DERIVATIVES in ter ced er noun ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from French intercéder or Latin intercedere ‘intervene, ’ from inter- ‘between ’ + cedere ‘go. ’

intercellular

in ter cel lu lar |ˌintərˈselyələr ˌɪntərˈsɛljələr | ▶adjective Biology located or occurring between cells: intercellular spaces.

intercensal

intercensal |ˌɪntəˈsɛns (ə )l | ▶adjective relating to the interval between two censuses.

intercept

in ter cept |ˌintərˈsept ˌɪn (t )ərˈsɛpt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] obstruct (someone or something ) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination: intelligence agencies intercepted a series of telephone calls | I intercepted Ed on his way to work. • Football (of a defensive player ) catch a forward pass. • chiefly Physics cut off or deflect (light or other electromagnetic radiation ). • Mathematics (of a line or surface ) mark or cut off (part of a space, line, or surface ). ▶noun |ˈɪntəsɛpt |an act or instance of intercepting something: he read the file of radio intercepts. • Mathematics the point at which a given line cuts a coordinate axis; the value of the coordinate at that point. DERIVATIVES in ter cep tive |-tiv |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English (in the senses ‘contain between limits ’ and ‘halt (an effect )’): from Latin intercept- ‘caught between, ’ from the verb intercipere, from inter- ‘between ’ + capere ‘take. ’

interception

in ter cep tion |ˌintərˈsepSHən ɪntərˈsepʃn | ▶noun an act or instance of intercepting something, particularly: • Football an act of a defensive player catching a forward pass: Oliver forced a fumble and had three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. • an act or instance of receiving electronic transmissions before they reach the intended recipient: designed for the clandestine interception of other people's telephone calls.

interceptor

in ter cep tor |ˌintərˈseptər ˌɪn (t )ərˈsɛptər | ▶noun a person or thing that stops or catches (someone or something ) going from one place to another. • a fast aircraft for stopping or repelling hostile aircraft.

intercession

in ter ces sion |ˌintərˈseSHən ˌɪn (t )ərˈsɛʃən | ▶noun the action of intervening on behalf of another: through the intercession of friends, I was able to obtain her a sinecure. • the action of saying a prayer on behalf of another person: prayers of intercession. DERIVATIVES in ter ces so ry |-ˈsesərē |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin intercessio (n- ), from the verb intercedere (see intercede ).

intercessor

in ter ces sor |ˈintərˌsesər ˈɪntərˌsɛsər | ▶noun a person who intervenes on behalf of another, esp. by prayer. they rejected the notion that an intercessor was needed to appeal to God.

interchain

in ter chain |ˈintərˌCHān ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪn | ▶adjective Chemistry existing between different polymer chains: interchain hydrogen bonds.

interchange

in ter change ▶verb |ˌintərˈCHānj ˌɪn (t )ərˈtʃeɪnʤ | [ with obj. ] (of two or more people ) exchange (things ) with each other: superior and subordinates freely interchange ideas and information. • put each of (two things ) in the other's place: the terms are often interchanged. • [ no obj. ] (of a thing ) be able to be exchanged with another: diesel units will interchange with the gasoline ones. ▶noun |ˈintərˌCHānj ˈɪn (t )ərˌtʃeɪnʤ | 1 the action of interchanging things, esp. information: the interchange of ideas | a free-market interchange of goods and services. • an exchange of words: listening in shock to this venomous interchange. 2 alternation: the interchange of woods and meadows. 3 a road junction designed on several levels so that traffic streams do not intersect. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French entrechangier, from entre- ‘between ’ + changier ‘to change. ’

interchangeable

in ter change a ble |ˌintərˈCHānjəbəl ɪntərˈtʃeɪnʤəbl | ▶adjective (of two things ) able to be interchanged: eyepieces are interchangeable and one can use any eyepiece with any telescope | the V8 engines are all interchangeable with each other. • apparently identical; very similar: the cast includes a lot of interchangeable faces. DERIVATIVES in ter change a bil i ty |ˌintərˌCHānjəˈbilitē |noun, in ter change a ble ness noun, in ter change a bly |-blē |adverb

intercity

in ter cit y |ˌintərˈsitē ɪntərˈsɪti | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] existing or traveling between cities.

interclass

in ter class |ˌintərˈklas ˈɪntərklæs | ▶adjective existing or conducted between different classes.

intercollegiate

in ter col le giate |ˌintərkəˈlēj (ē )it ˌɪn (t )ərkəˈliʤ (i )ət | ▶adjective existing or conducted between colleges or universities: intercollegiate sports.

intercolonial

inter |co ¦lo |nial |ˌɪntəkəˈləʊnɪəl | ▶adjective existing or conducted between colonies: an intercolonial railway.

intercolumniation

in ter co lum ni a tion |ˌintərkəˌləmnēˈāSHən ˌɪntərkəˌləmniˈeɪʃən | ▶noun Architecture the distance between two adjacent columns. DERIVATIVES in ter co lum nar |-ˈləmnər |adjective

intercom

in ter com |ˈintərˌkäm ˈɪn (t )ərˌkɑm | ▶noun an electrical device allowing one-way or two-way communication. ORIGIN World War II: abbreviation of intercommunication .

intercommunicate

in ter com mu ni cate |ˌintərkəˈmyo͞oniˌkāt ˌɪntərkəˈmjunəkeɪt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] 1 engage in two-way communication: Dr. Haber gazed at this while intercommunicating with his receptionist. 2 (of two rooms ) have a common connecting door: there were two apartments on the next floor, intercommunicating. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Anglo-Latin intercommunicat- ‘mutually communicated, ’ from the verb intercommunicare.

intercommunication

in ter com mu ni ca tion |ˌintərkəˌmyo͞oniˈkāSHən ˈˌɪn (t )ərkəˌmjunəˈkeɪʃən | ▶noun the action of engaging in two-way communication.

intercommunion

in ter com mun ion |ˌintərkəˈmyo͞onyən ˌɪntərkəˈmjunjən | ▶noun participation in Holy Communion or other services by members of different religious denominations.

intercommunity

inter |com ¦mu ¦nity |ɪntəkəˈmjuːnɪti | ▶adjective existing or conducted between communities: intercommunity relations.

interconnect

in ter con nect |ˌintərkəˈnekt ˈˌɪn (t )ərkəˈnɛkt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] connect with each other: the way human activities interconnect with the environment | [ with obj. ] : a high-speed data service can interconnect the hundreds of thousands of host computers and workstations. ▶noun a device used to connect two things together. DERIVATIVES in ter con nect ed adjective, in ter con nec tion |-ˈnekSHən |noun

intercontinental

in ter con ti nen tal |ˌintərˌkäntnˈentl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌkɑn (t )əˈnɛn (t )l | ▶adjective relating to or traveling between continents: an intercontinental flight | intercontinental ballistic missiles. DERIVATIVES in ter con ti nen tal ly adverb

interconvert

in ter con vert |ˌintərkənˈvərt ˌɪntərkənˈvərt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] (usu. be interconverted ) cause (two things ) to be converted into each other: estrogens and androgens are easily interconverted in the laboratory. DERIVATIVES in ter con ver sion |-ˈvərZHən |noun, in ter con vert i ble adjective

intercooler

in ter cool er |ˌintərˈko͞olər ˈɪntərkulər | ▶noun an apparatus for cooling gas between successive compressions, esp. in a supercharged vehicle engine. DERIVATIVES in ter cool verb

intercorrelation

in ter cor re la tion |ˌintərˌkôrəˈlāSHən ˈˌɪn (t )ərˌkɔrəˈleɪʃən | ▶noun a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things: analyses showing intercorrelations between sets of variables. DERIVATIVES in ter cor re late |-ˈkôrəˌlāt |verb

intercostal

in ter cos tal |ˌintərˈkästəl ˌɪn (t )ərˈkɑstəl |Anatomy ▶adjective situated between the ribs: the fifth left intercostal space. ▶noun a muscle in this position. DERIVATIVES in ter cos tal ly adverb

intercourse

in ter course |ˈintərˌkôrs ˈɪn (t )ərˌkɔrs | ▶noun communication or dealings between individuals or groups: everyday social intercourse. • short for sexual intercourse. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting communication or dealings ): from Old French entrecours ‘exchange, commerce, ’ from Latin intercursus, from intercurrere ‘intervene, ’ from inter- ‘between ’ + currere ‘run. ’ The specifically sexual use arose in the late 18th cent.

intercrop

in ter crop ▶verb |ˌintərˈkräp ˈɪntərkrɑp | ( intercrops, intercropping, intercropped ) [ with obj. ] (often as noun intercropping ) grow (a crop ) among plants of a different kind, usually in the space between rows: lettuce is particularly good for intercropping among young Brussels sprouts. ▶noun |ˈintərˌkräp ˈɪntərkrɑp |a crop grown in such a way.

intercross

in ter cross |ˌintərˈkrôs ˌɪntərˈkrɔs | ▶verb (with reference to animals or plants of different breeds or varieties ) interbreed or cause to interbreed. ▶noun an instance of intercrossing of animals or plants. • an animal or plant resulting from this.

intercrural

in ter cru ral |ˌintərˈkro͝orəl ˌɪntərˈkrʊrəl | ▶adjective between the legs.

intercultural

intercultural |ɪntəˈkʌltʃərəl | ▶adjective taking place between cultures, or derived from different cultures: intercultural communication. DERIVATIVES interculturalism noun

intercurrent

in ter cur rent |ˌintərˈkərənt, -ˈkə -rənt ˌɪntərˈkərənt | ▶adjective 1 Medicine (of a disease ) occurring during the progress of another disease: complicated by intercurrent infection with other microbes. 2 rare (of a time or event ) intervening. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin intercurrent- ‘intervening, ’ from the verb intercurrere.

intercut

in ter cut |ˌintərˈkət ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈkət | ▶verb ( intercuts, intercutting; past and past participle intercut ) [ with obj. ] alternate (scenes or shots ) with contrasting scenes or shots to make one composite scene in a film: pieces of archive film are intercut with brief interviews | [ no obj. ] : the action intercuts between the time periods.

interdenominational

in ter de nom i na tion al |ˌintərdiˌnäməˈnāSHənl ˈˌɪn (t )ərdəˌnɑməˈneɪʃənl | ▶adjective of or relating to more than one religious denomination: an interdenominational Thanksgiving service. DERIVATIVES in ter de nom i na tion al ly adverb

interdental

in ter den tal |ˌintərˈdentl ˌɪntərˈdɛntl | ▶adjective situated or placed between teeth or the teeth. • Phonetics (of a consonant ) pronounced by placing the tip of the tongue between the teeth, such as the “th ” sounds in the English words “thaw ” and “though. ” ▶noun Phonetics a consonant pronounced in this way. DERIVATIVES in ter den tal ly adverb

interdepartmental

in ter de part men tal |ˌintərdiˌpärtˈmentl, -ˌdēpärt -ˈˌɪn (t )ərdiˌpɑrtˈmɛn (t )l | ▶adjective of or relating to more than one department. DERIVATIVES in ter de part men tal ly adverb

interdependent

in ter de pend ent |ˌintərdiˈpendənt ˈˌɪn (t )ərdəˈpɛndənt | ▶adjective (of two or more people or things ) dependent on each other: the increasingly global nature of human society, with interdependent economies. DERIVATIVES in ter de pend verb, in ter de pend ence noun, in ter de pend en cy noun

interdict

in ter dict ▶noun |ˈintərˌdikt ˈɪn (t )ərˌdɪkt |an authoritative prohibition: an interdict against marriage of those of close kin. • (in the Roman Catholic Church ) a sentence barring a person, or esp. a place, from ecclesiastical functions and privileges: a papal interdict. ▶verb |ˌintərˈdikt ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌdɪkt | [ with obj. ] 1 prohibit or forbid (something ): society will never interdict sex. • (interdict someone from ) prohibit someone from (doing something ): I have not been interdicted from consuming or holding alcoholic beverages. 2 intercept and prevent the movement of (a prohibited commodity or person ): the police established roadblocks throughout the country for interdicting drugs. • Military impede (an enemy force ), esp. by aerial bombing of lines of communication or supply. DERIVATIVES in ter dic tion |ˌintərˈdikSHən |noun ORIGIN Middle English entredite (in the ecclesiastical sense ), from Old French entredit, from Latin interdictum, past participle of interdicere ‘interpose, forbid by decree, ’ from inter- ‘between ’ + dicere ‘say. ’ The spelling change in the 16th cent. was due to association with the Latin form.

interdictor

in ter dic tor |ˌintərˈdiktər ˌɪntərˈdɪktər | ▶noun Military an aircraft designed to interrupt enemy supply operations by aerial bombing.

interdigital

in ter dig it al |ˌintərˈdijitl ˌɪntərˈdɪʤɪdl | ▶adjective between the fingers or toes.

interdigitate

in ter dig i tate |ˌintərˈdijiˌtāt ˌɪntərˈdɪʤɪteɪt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] (of two or more things ) interlock like the fingers of two clasped hands: (as adj. interdigitating ) : interdigitating metal bars. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from inter- ‘between ’ + digit + -ate 3 .

interdisciplinary

in ter dis ci pli nar y |ˌintərˈdisəpliˌnerē ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈdɪsɪplɪˌnɛri | ▶adjective of or relating to more than one branch of knowledge: an interdisciplinary research program.

interest

in ter est |ˈint (ə )rist ˈɪnt (ə )rəst | ▶noun 1 the state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone: she looked about her with interest. • (an interest in ) a feeling of wanting to know or learn about (something ): he developed an interest in art. • the quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention: a tale full of interest. • a subject about which one is concerned or enthusiastic: my particular interest is twentieth-century poetry. 2 money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt: the monthly rate of interest | [ as modifier ] : interest payments. 3 the advantage or benefit of a person or group: the merger is not contrary to the public interest | we are acting in the best interests of our customers. • archaic the selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest. 4 a stake, share, or involvement in an undertaking, esp. a financial one: holders of voting rights must disclose their interests | he must have no personal interest in the outcome of the case. • a legal concern, title, or right in property: third parties having an interest in a building. 5 (usu. interests ) a group or organization having a specified common concern, esp. in politics or business: the regulation of national interests in India, Brazil, and Africa. ▶verb [ with obj. ] excite the curiosity or attention of (someone ): I thought the book might interest Eric. • (interest someone in ) cause someone to undertake or acquire (something ): efforts were made to interest her in a purchase. PHRASES declare an (or one's ) interest make known one's financial interests in an undertaking before it is discussed. in the interests (or interest ) of something for the benefit of: in the interests of security we are keeping the information confidential. of interest interesting: much of it is of interest to historians. with interest with interest charged or paid: loans that must be paid back with interest. • (of an action ) reciprocated with more force or vigor than the original one: he may have a reputation for getting even, with interest. ORIGIN late Middle English (originally as interess ): from Anglo-Norman French interesse, from Latin interesse ‘differ, be important, ’ from inter- ‘between ’ + esse ‘be. ’ The -t was added partly by association with Old French interest ‘damage, loss, ’ apparently from Latin interest ‘it is important. ’ The original sense was ‘the possession of a share in or a right to something ’; hence sense 4 of the noun. Sense 1 of the noun and the verb arose in the 18th cent. Sense 2 of the noun was influenced by medieval Latin interesse ‘compensation for a debtor's defaulting. ’

interested

in ter est ed |ˈint (ə )ristid, ˈintəˌrestid ˈɪnt (ə )rəstəd | ▶adjective 1 showing curiosity or concern about something or someone; having a feeling of interest: I had always been interested in history. 2 [ attrib. ] having an interest or involvement; not impartial or disinterested: seeking views from all interested parties. DERIVATIVES in ter est ed ly adverb, in ter est ed ness noun

interest-free

in ter est-free |ˈɪnt (ə )rəst fri | ▶adjective & adverb with no interest charged on money that has been borrowed: [ as adj. ] : interest-free credit | [ as adv. ] : he lent the money interest-free.

interesting

in ter est ing |ˈint (ə )ristiNG, ˈintəˌrestiNG ˈɪnt (ə )rəstɪŋ | ▶adjective arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention: an interesting debate | it will be very interesting to see what they come up with. DERIVATIVES in ter est ing ly adverb he talked interestingly and learnedly | [ sentence adverb ] : interestingly, the researchers did notice a link, in ter est ing ness noun

interface

in ter face |ˈintərˌfās ˈˌɪn (t )ərˌfeɪs | ▶noun 1 a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. , meet and interact: the interface between accountancy and the law. • chiefly Physics a surface forming a common boundary between two portions of matter or space, e.g., between two immiscible liquids: the surface tension of a liquid at its air /liquid interface. 2 Computing a device or program enabling a user to communicate with a computer. • a device or program for connecting two items of hardware or software so that they can be operated jointly or communicate with each other. ▶verb [ no obj. ] (interface with ) 1 interact with (another system, person, organization, etc. ): his goal is to get people interfacing with each other. 2 Computing connect with (another computer or piece of equipment ) by an interface.

interfacial

in ter fa cial |ˌintərˈfāSHəl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈfeɪʃəl | ▶adjective 1 included between two faces of a crystal or other solid. 2 of, relating to, or forming a common boundary between two portions of matter or space.

interfacing

in ter fac ing |ˈintərˌfāsiNG ˈɪntərfeɪsɪŋ | ▶noun a moderately stiff material, esp. buckram, typically used between two layers of fabric in collars and facings.

interfaith

in ter faith |ˈintərˈfāTH ˌɪntərˌfeɪθ | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] of, relating to, or between different religions or members of different religions: action to encourage interfaith dialogue.

interfere

in ter fere |ˌintərˈfi (ə )r ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌfɪ (ə )r | ▶verb [ no obj. ] 1 (interfere with ) prevent (a process or activity ) from continuing or being carried out properly: a job would interfere with his studies. • (of a thing ) strike against (something ) when working; get in the way of: the rotors are widely separated and do not interfere with one another. • handle or adjust (something ) without permission, esp. so as to cause damage: he admitted interfering with a van. • Law attempt to bribe or intimidate (a witness ). 2 take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity: she tried not to interfere in her children's lives. 3 Physics (of light or other electromagnetic waveforms ) mutually act upon each other and produce interference: light pulses interfere constructively in a fiber to emit a pulse. • cause interference to a broadcast radio signal. 4 (interfere with ) Brit. sexually molest or assault (someone, esp. a child or young person ) (used euphemistically ). 5 (of a horse ) knock one foot against the fetlock of another leg. DERIVATIVES in ter fer er noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French s'entreferir ‘strike each other, ’ from entre- ‘between ’ + ferir (from Latin ferire ‘to strike ’).

interference

in ter fer ence |ˌintərˈfi (ə )rəns ˌɪn (t )ərˈfɪrəns | ▶noun 1 the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with: he denied that there had been any interference in the country's internal affairs | an unwarranted interference with personal liberty. • Football the action of illegally interfering with an opponent's ability to catch a passed or kicked ball. • Football the legal blocking of an opponent or opponents to clear a way for the ballcarrier. • Baseball any of various forms of hindering a player's ability to make a play, run, hit, etc. • (in ice hockey and other sports ) the illegal hindering of an opponent not in possession of the puck or ball. 2 Physics the combination of two or more electromagnetic waveforms to form a resultant wave in which the displacement is either reinforced or canceled. • the fading or disturbance of received radio signals caused by unwanted signals from other sources, such as unshielded electrical equipment, or broadcasts from other stations or channels. PHRASES run interference Football move in such a way as to provide legal interference interference ( sense 1 ). • informal intervene on someone's behalf, typically so as to protect them from distraction or annoyance: Elizabeth was quick to run interference and said that the professor would be very busy. DERIVATIVES in ter fe ren tial |-fəˈrenCHəl |adjective ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: from interfere, on the pattern of words such as difference .

interference fit

in ter fer ence fit ▶noun a fit between two parts in which the external dimension of one part slightly exceeds the internal dimension of the part into which it has to fit.

interfering

in ter fering |ˌintərˈfi (ə )riNG ɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ | ▶adjective (of a person ) tending to interfere in other people's affairs: interfering busybodies. DERIVATIVES in ter fer ing ly adverb

interferogram

in ter fer o gram |ˌintərˈfi (ə )rəˌgram ˌɪntərˈfɪərəɡræm |(Brit. also interferogramme ) ▶noun Physics a pattern formed by wave interference, esp. one represented in a photograph or diagram.

interferometer

in ter fer om e ter |ˌintərfəˈrämitər ˌɪntərfəˈrɑmədər | ▶noun Physics an instrument in which wave interference is employed to make precise measurements of length of displacement in terms of the wavelength. DERIVATIVES in ter fer o met ric |-ˌfi (ə )rəˈmetrik |adjective, in ter fer o met ri cal ly adverb, in ter fer om e try |-trē |noun

interferon

in ter fer on |ˌintərˈfi (ə )rˌän ˌɪntərˈfirˌɑn | ▶noun Biochemistry a protein released by animal cells, usually in response to the entry of a virus, that has the property of inhibiting virus replication. ORIGIN 1950s: from interfere + -on .

interfile

in ter file |ˌintərˈfīl ˈɪntərfaɪl | ▶verb [ with obj. ] file (two or more sequences ) together: the index interfiles books and their authors in one alphabetical sequence. • file (one or more items ) into an existing sequence: this index is interfiled with the main card catalog.

interflow

in ter flow |ˌintərˈflō ˈɪntərfloʊ | ▶verb [ no obj. ] literary mix or mingle: the thousand varying shades interflowing.

interfluve

in ter fluve |ˈintərˌflo͞ov ˌɪntərˈfluv | ▶noun Geology a region between the valleys of adjacent watercourses, esp. in a dissected upland. DERIVATIVES in ter flu vi al |ˌintərˈflo͞ovēəl |adjective ORIGIN early 20th cent.: back-formation from interfluvial.

interfuse

in ter fuse |ˌintərˈfyo͞oz ˌɪntərˈfjuz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] literary join or mix (two or more things ) together: nowhere do art and life seem so interfused. DERIVATIVES in ter fu sion |-ˈfyo͞oZHən |noun ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Latin interfus- ‘poured among, ’ from the verb interfundere, from inter- ‘between ’ + fundere ‘pour. ’

intergalactic

in ter ga lac tic |ˌintərgəˈlaktik ˈˌɪn (t )ərɡəˈlæktɪk | ▶adjective of, relating to, or situated between two or more galaxies: intergalactic gas. DERIVATIVES in ter ga lac ti cal ly |-ik (ə )lē |adverb

intergenerational

in ter gen er a tion al |ˌintərˌjenəˈrāSHənl ˌɪntərˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənl | ▶adjective relating to, involving, or affecting several generations: the intergenerational conflict and political turmoil of the 1960s.

intergeneric

in ter ge ner ic |ˌintərjəˈnerik ˌɪntərʤəˈnɛrɪk | ▶adjective Biology existing between or obtained from different genera: intergeneric differences | an intergeneric hybrid.

interglacial

in ter gla cial |ˌintərˈglāSHəl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈɡleɪʃəl |Geology ▶adjective of or relating to a period of milder climate between two glacial periods. Compare with interstadial. ▶noun an interglacial period.

intergovernmental

in ter gov ern men tal |ˌintərˌgəvər (n )ˈmentl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˌɡəvər (n )ˈmɛn (t )l | ▶adjective of, relating to, or conducted between two or more governments: an intergovernmental conference. DERIVATIVES in ter gov ern men tal ly adverb

intergrade

intergrow

in ter grow |ˌintərˈgrō ˌɪntərˈɡroʊ | ▶verb ( past intergrew; past participle intergrown ) [ no obj. ] (usu. as adj. intergrown ) (chiefly of crystals ) grow into each other: finely intergrown siderite.

intergrowth

in ter growth |ˈintərˌgrōTH ˈɪntərɡroʊθ | ▶noun a thing produced by intergrowing, esp. of mineral crystals in rock.

interim

in ter im |ˈintərəm ˈɪn (t )ərəm | ▶noun the intervening time: in the interim I'll just keep my fingers crossed. ▶adjective in or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary: an interim arrangement. • chiefly Brit. relating to less than a full year's business activity: an interim dividend | interim profit. ▶adverb archaic meanwhile. ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (denoting a temporary or provisional arrangement, originally for the adjustment of religious differences between the German Protestants and the Roman Catholic Church ): from Latin, ‘meanwhile. ’

interior

in te ri or |inˈti (ə )rēər ɪnˈtɪriər | ▶adjective 1 situated within or inside; relating to the inside; inner: the interior lighting is not adequate. • [ predic. ] (interior to ) chiefly technical situated further in or within: the layer immediately interior to the epidermis. • drawn, photographed, etc. , within a building: a light that is ideal for every interior shot. 2 [ attrib. ] remote from the coast or frontier; inland: the interior jungle regions. • relating to internal or domestic affairs: the Interior Department. 3 existing or taking place in the mind or soul; mental: an interior monologue. ▶noun (usu. the interior ) 1 the inner or indoor part of something, esp. a building; the inside: six men painting the outside of her house and three men painting the interior. • an artistic representation of the inside of a building or room: a few still lifes, interiors, and landscapes. 2 the inland part of a country or region: the plains of the interior. • the internal affairs of a country: the Department of the Interior. DERIVATIVES in te ri or ize |-ˌrīz |verb, in te ri or ly adverb ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from Latin, ‘inner, ’ comparative adjective from inter ‘within. ’

interior angle

in te ri or an gle |ɪnˈˌtɪriər ˈæŋɡəl | ▶noun the angle between adjacent sides of a rectilinear figure.

interior decoration

in te ri or dec o ra tion |ɪnˈˌtɪriər ˌdɛkəˈreɪʃən |(also interior decorating ) ▶noun the decoration of the interior of a building or room, esp. with regard to color combination and artistic effect. DERIVATIVES in te ri or dec o ra tor noun

interior design

in te ri or de sign |ɪnˈtɪriər dəˈzaɪn | ▶noun the art or process of designing the interior decoration of a room or building. DERIVATIVES in te ri or de sign er noun

interiority

in te ri or i ty |inˌti (ə )rēˈôritē, -ˈär -ɪnˌtɪəriˈɔrɪti | ▶noun the quality of being interior or inward. • inner character or nature; subjectivity: the profound interiority of faith. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: from medieval Latin interioritas, from Latin interior ‘inner. ’

interior monologue

in te ri or mon o logue |ɪnˈˌtɪriər ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡ | ▶noun a piece of writing expressing a character's inner thoughts.

interior-sprung

interior-sprung ▶adjective Brit. (of a mattress ) having coiled springs inside.

interj.

interj. ▶abbreviation interjection.

interject

in ter ject |ˌintərˈjekt ˌɪn (t )ərˈʤɛkt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] say (something ) abruptly, esp. as an aside or interruption: she interjected the odd question here and there | [ no obj. ] : Christine felt bound to interject before there was open warfare. DERIVATIVES in ter jec to ry |-t (ə )rē |adjective ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Latin interject- ‘interposed, ’ from the verb interjicere, from inter- ‘between ’ + jacere ‘to throw. ’

interjection

in ter jec tion |ˌintərˈjekSHən ˌɪn (t )ərˈʤɛkʃən | ▶noun an abrupt remark, made esp. as an aside or interruption. • an exclamation, esp. as a part of speech, e.g., ah! or dear me! DERIVATIVES in ter jec tion al |-SHənl |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Latin interjectio (n- ), from the verb interjicere (see interject ).

interknit

inter |knit |ɪntəˈnɪt | ▶verb ( interknits, interknitting; past and past participle interknitted or interknit ) [ with obj. ] knit (things ) together; intertwine.

interlace

in ter lace |ˌintərˈlās ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌleɪs | ▶verb cross or be crossed intricately together; interweave: [ with obj. ] : Jane interlaced her fingers to form a cup. | (as adj. interlacing ) : interlacing bundles of smooth muscle fibers. • [ with obj. ] (interlace something with ) mingle or intersperse something with: buttercups interlacing their gold with the silver of the daisies | discussion interlaced with esoteric mathematics. • [ with obj. ] Electronics scan (a video image ) in such a way that alternate lines form one sequence that is followed by the other lines in a second sequence: (as adj. interlaced ) : interlaced displays. DERIVATIVES in ter lace ment noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French entrelacier, from entre- ‘between ’ + lacier ‘to lace. ’

Interlaken

Interlaken |ˈɪntəˌlɑːk (ə )n, German ˈɪntɐˌlakn | the chief town of the Bernese Alps in central Switzerland, situated on the River Aare between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun; pop. 5,286 (2007 ).

interlanguage

in ter lan guage |ˈintərˌlaNGgwij ˈɪntərlænɡwɪ | ▶noun a language or form of language having features of two others, typically a pidgin or a version produced by a foreign learner.

interlap

inter |lap |ɪntəˈlap | ▶verb ( interlaps, interlapping, interlapped ) [ no obj. ] overlap.

interlard

in ter lard |ˌintərˈlärd ˌɪntərˈlɑrd | ▶verb [ with obj. ] (interlard something with ) intersperse or embellish speech or writing with different material: a compendium of advertisements and reviews, interlarded with gossip. ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘mix with alternate layers of fat ’): from French entrelarder, from entre- ‘between ’ + larder ‘to lard. ’

interlay

in ter lay ▶verb |ˌintərˈlā ˌɪntərˈleɪ | ( past and past participle interlaid ) [ with obj. ] lay between or among; interpose: strips of granite are interlaid with creamy Sardinian sard. ▶noun |ˈintərˌlā ˈɪntərˌleɪ |an inserted layer: remember to use interlay under foam-backed carpets. • Printing a sheet or piece of paper placed between a letterpress printing plate and its base to give increased pressure on certain areas.

interlayer

in ter lay er |ˈintərˌlāər ˌɪntərˈleɪər | ▶noun a layer sandwiched between two others. ▶adjective [ attrib. ] situated or occurring between two layers.

interleaf

in ter leaf |ˈintərˌlēf ˈɪntərlif | ▶noun ( pl. interleaves ) an extra page, typically a blank one, between the leaves of a book.

interleave

in ter leave |ˌintərˈlēv ˌɪn (t )ərˈliv | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 insert pages, typically blank ones, between the pages of (a book ): books of maps interleaved with tracing paper. • place something between the layers of (something ): pasta interleaved with strips of zucchini and carrot. 2 Telecommunications & Computing mix (two or more digital signals ) by alternating between them. • Computing divide (memory or processing power ) between a number of tasks by allocating segments of it to each task in turn.

interleukin

in ter leu kin |ˈintərˌlo͞okin ˌɪntərˈlukən | ▶noun Biochemistry any of a class of glycoproteins produced by leukocytes for regulating immune responses. ORIGIN 1970s: from inter- ‘occurring between ’ + leukocyte (variant of leukocyte ) + -in 1 .

interlibrary loan

in ter li brar y loan |ˌintərˈlībrerē ˌɪntərˌlaɪbrəri ˈloʊn | ▶noun a system in which one library borrows a book from another library for the use of an individual.

interline

in ter line 1 |ˌintərˈlīn ˌɪntərˈlaɪn | ▶verb [ with obj. ] insert words between the lines of (a document or other text ): the writing was overwritten and interlined by many hands. • insert (words ) in this way. ORIGIN late Middle English: from medieval Latin interlineare, from inter- ‘between ’ + Latin linea ‘line. ’

interline

in ter line 2 |ˌɪntərˈlaɪn ˌintərˈlīn | ▶verb [ with obj. ] put an extra lining between the ordinary lining and the fabric of (a garment, curtain, etc. ), typically to provide extra strength.

interlinear

in ter lin e ar |ˌintərˈlinēər ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈlɪniər | ▶adjective written or printed between the lines of a text: interlinear glosses. • (of a book ) having the same text in different languages printed on alternate lines. ORIGIN late Middle English: from medieval Latin interlinearis, from inter- ‘between ’ + Latin linearis (from linea ‘line ’).

interlineate

in ter lin e ate |ˌintərˈlinēˌāt ˌɪntərˈlɪniˌeɪt | ▶verb another term for interline 1. DERIVATIVES in ter lin e a tion |-ˌlinēˈāSHən |noun ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from medieval Latin interlineat- ‘interlined, ’ from the verb interlineare.

interlingua

in ter lin gua |ˌintərˈliNGgwə ˌɪntərˈlɪŋɡwə | ▶noun an artificial language, devised for machine translation, that makes explicit the distinctions necessary for successful translation into a target language even where they are not present in the source language. • ( Interlingua ) an artificial international language formed of elements common to the Romance languages, designed primarily for scientific and technical use. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from inter- ‘between ’ + Latin lingua ‘tongue. ’

interlingual

in ter lin gual |ˌintərˈliNGgwəl ɪntəˈlɪŋɡw (ə )l | ▶adjective between or relating to two languages: interlingual dictionaries. • of or relating to an interlingua or artificial interlanguage.

interlining

in ter lin ing |ˈintərˌlīniNG ˈɪntərlaɪnɪŋ | ▶noun material used as an extra lining between the ordinary lining and the fabric of a garment, curtain, etc.

interlink

in ter link |ˌintərˈliNGk ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈlɪŋk | ▶verb [ with obj. ] join or connect (two or more things ) together: agreement has been reached to interlink the airport's two baggage systems. DERIVATIVES in ter link age |-ˈliNGkij |noun

interlobular

in ter lob u lar |ˌintərˈläbyələr ˌɪntərˈlɑbjələr | ▶adjective Anatomy situated between lobes (e.g., of the kidney or liver ).

interlock

in ter lock ▶verb |ˌintərˈläk ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈlɑk | [ no obj. ] (of two or more things ) engage with each other by overlapping or by the fitting together of projections and recesses: their fingers interlocked. ▶noun |ˈintərˌläk ˈɪn (t )ərˌlɑk | 1 a device or mechanism for connecting or coordinating the function of different components. 2 (also interlock fabric ) a fabric knitted with closely interlocking stitches that allow it to stretch, typically used in underwear. DERIVATIVES in ter lock er noun

interlocutor

in ter loc u tor |ˌintərˈläkyətər ˌɪn (t )ərˈlɑkjədər | ▶noun formal a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation. DERIVATIVES in ter lo cu tion |-ləˈkyo͞oSHən |noun ORIGIN early 16th cent.: modern Latin, from Latin interlocut- ‘interrupted (by speech ),’ from the verb interloqui, from inter- ‘between ’ + loqui ‘speak. ’

interlocutory

in ter loc u to ry |ˌintərˈläkyəˌtôrē ˌɪntərˈlɑkjətɔri | ▶adjective 1 Law (of a decree or judgment ) given provisionally during the course of a legal action. 2 rare of or relating to dialogue or conversation. ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from medieval Latin interlocutorius, from Latin interloqui ‘interrupt ’ (see interlocutor ).

interloper

in ter lop er |ˈintərˌlōpər, ˌintərˈlōpər ˈɪn (t )ərˌloʊpər | ▶noun a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong. DERIVATIVES in ter lope |ˈintərˌlōp, ˌintərˈlōp |verb ORIGIN late 16th cent. (denoting an unauthorized trader trespassing on the rights of a trade monopoly ): from inter- ‘amid ’ + -loper as in archaic landloper ‘vagabond ’ (from Middle Dutch landlooper ).

interlude

in ter lude |ˈintərˌlo͞od ˈɪn (t )ərˌlud | ▶noun 1 an intervening period of time: enjoying a lunchtime interlude. • a pause between the acts of a play. 2 something performed during a theater intermission: an orchestral interlude. • a piece of music played between other pieces or between the verses of a hymn. • a temporary amusement or source of entertainment that contrasts with what goes before or after: the romantic interlude withered rapidly once he was back in town. ORIGIN Middle English (originally denoting a light dramatic entertainment ): from medieval Latin interludium, from inter- ‘between ’ + ludus ‘play. ’

intermarriage

in ter mar riage |ˌintərˈmarij ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈmɛrɪʤ | ▶noun marriage between people of different races, castes, or religions: the main reason for the increase in intermarriage is probably greater religious and ethnic tolerance. • marriage between close relations.

intermarry

in ter mar ry |ˌintərˈmarē ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈmɛri | ▶verb ( intermarries, intermarrying, intermarried ) [ no obj. ] (of people belonging to different races, castes, or religions ) become connected by marriage: over the centuries the Greeks intermarried with the natives. • (of close relations ) marry each other.

intermediary

in ter me di ar y |ˌintərˈmēdēˌerē ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈmidiˌɛri | ▶noun ( pl. intermediaries ) a person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator: intermediaries between lenders and borrowers. ▶adjective intermediate: an intermediary stage. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from French intermédiaire, from Italian intermediario, from Latin intermedius (see intermediate ).

intermediate

in ter me di ate |ˌintərˈmēdē -it ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌmidiət | ▶adjective coming between two things in time, place, order, character, etc.: an intermediate stage of development | a cooled liquid intermediate between liquid and solid. • having or suitable for a level of knowledge or skill between basic and advanced: intermediate skiers | an intermediate course. ▶noun an intermediate thing. • a person at an intermediate level of knowledge or skill. • a chemical compound formed by one reaction and then taking part in another, esp. during synthesis. ▶verb |ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪeɪt | [ no obj. ] act as intermediary; mediate: the theory said that by intermediating between buyers and sellers, middlemen lower the costs of transactions. DERIVATIVES in ter me di a cy |-əsē |noun, in ter me di ate ly adverb, in ter me di ate ness noun, in ter me di a tion |-ˌmēdēˈāSHən |noun, in ter me di a tor |-ˌātər |noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from medieval Latin intermediatus, from Latin intermedius, from inter- ‘between ’ + medius ‘middle. ’

intermediate frequency

in ter me di ate fre quen cy ▶noun the frequency to which a radio signal is converted during heterodyne reception.

intermediate host

in ter me di ate host ▶noun Biology an organism that supports the immature or nonreproductive forms of a parasite. Compare with definitive host.

intermediate technology

in ter me di ate tech nol o gy |ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌmidiət tɛkˈnɑləʤi | ▶noun technology suitable for use in developing countries, typically making use of locally available resources.

intermedin

in ter me din |ˌintərˈmēdn ˌɪntərˈmidn | ▶noun Physiology another term for melanocyte-stimulating hormone. ORIGIN 1930s: from modern Latin (pars ) intermedia ‘intermediate part (of the pituitary )’ + -in 1 .

intermedium

in ter me di um |ˌintərˈmēdēəm ˌɪntərˈmidiəm | ▶noun ( pl. intermedia |-dēə | ) Zoology (in tetrapods ) a carpal in the center of the wrist joint, or a tarsal in the center of the ankle joint. ORIGIN late 16th cent. (denoting an intervening action or performance ): from late Latin, neuter (used as a noun ) of Latin intermedius ‘intermediate. ’

interment

in ter ment |inˈtərmənt ɪnˈtərmənt | ▶noun the burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites: the day of interment | interments took place in the churchyard. usage: Interment, which means ‘burial, ’ should not be confused with internment, which means ‘imprisonment. ’

intermesh

in ter mesh |ˌintərˈmeSH ˌɪn (t )ərˈmɛʃ | ▶verb [ no obj. ] (of two or more things ) mesh with one another.

intermezzo

in ter mez zo |ˌintərˈmetsō ˌɪntərˈmɛtsoʊ | ▶noun ( pl. intermezzi |-ˈmetsē | or intermezzos ) a short connecting instrumental movement in an opera or other musical work. • a similar piece performed independently. • a short piece for a solo instrument. • a light dramatic, musical, or other performance inserted between the acts of a play. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from Italian, from Latin intermedium ‘interval, ’ neuter of intermedius (see intermediate ).

interminable

in ter mi na ble |inˈtərmənəbəl ɪnˈtərmənəbəl | ▶adjective endless (often used hyperbolically ): we got bogged down in interminable discussions. DERIVATIVES in ter mi na bil i ty |-ˌtərmənəˈbilitē |noun, in ter mi na ble ness noun, in ter mi na bly |-blē |adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin interminabilis, from in- ‘not ’ + terminare (see terminate ).

intermingle

in ter min gle |ˌintərˈmiNGgəl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈmɪŋɡəl | ▶verb mix or mingle together: [ no obj. ] : daisies intermingled with huge expanses of gorse and foxgloves | [ with obj. ] : Riesling grapes were always intermingled with other varieties.

intermission

in ter mis sion |ˌintərˈmiSHən ˌɪn (t )ərˈmɪʃən | ▶noun a pause or break: he was granted an intermission in his studies | the daily work goes on without intermission. • an interval between parts of a play, movie, or concert. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin intermissio (n- ), from the verb intermittere (see intermit ).

intermit

in ter mit |ˌintərˈmit ˌɪntərˈmɪt | ▶verb ( intermits, intermitting , intermitted ) [ with obj. ] suspend or discontinue (an action or practice ) for a time: he was urged to intermit his application. • [ no obj. ] (esp. of a fever or pulse ) cease or stop for a time. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin intermittere, from inter- ‘between ’ + mittere ‘let go. ’

intermittent

in ter mit tent |ˌintərˈmitnt ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈmɪtnt | ▶adjective occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady: intermittent rain. DERIVATIVES in ter mit tence noun, in ter mit ten cy noun, in ter mit tent ly adverb ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin intermittent- ‘ceasing, ’ from the verb intermittere (see intermit ).

intermittent claudication

in ter mit tent clau di ca tion ▶noun see claudication.

intermix

in ter mix |ˌintərˈmiks ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈmɪks | ▶verb mix together: [ with obj. ] : the ore had to be handled so that it was not inadvertently intermixed with other material | [ no obj. ] : along its southern edge low trees intermix with the shrubs. DERIVATIVES in ter mix a ble adjective, in ter mix ture |-ˈmiksCHər |noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (originally as the past participle intermixt ): from Latin intermixtus, past participle of intermiscere ‘mix together, ’ from inter- ‘between ’ + miscere ‘to mix. ’

intermodal

in ter mod al |ˌintərˈmodl ˌɪntərˈmodl | ▶adjective involving two or more different modes of transportation in conveying goods.

intermolecular

in ter mo lec u lar |ˌintərməˈlekyələr ˌɪntərməˈlɛkjələr | ▶adjective existing or taking place between molecules.

Intermontane Region

In ter mon tane Region |ˌintərˈmäntān ˌɪntərˈmɑnteɪn ˌriʤən |(also Intermountain Region ) a term for the mountain and basin regions lying between the Rocky Mountains and the mountains of the US western coast.

intern

in tern ▶noun |ˈinˌtərn ˈɪnˌtərn |a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience. • a recent medical graduate receiving supervised training in a hospital and acting as an assistant physician or surgeon. Compare with resident. ▶verb 1 |inˈtərn ɪnˈtərn | [ with obj. ] confine (someone ) as a prisoner, esp. for political or military reasons. 2 |ˈinˌtərn ˈɪnˌtərn | [ no obj. ] serve as an intern. DERIVATIVES in tern ment noun, in tern ship |-ˌSHip |noun ORIGIN early 16th cent. (as an adjective in the sense ‘internal ’): from French interne (adjective ), interner (verb ), from Latin internus ‘inward, internal. ’ Current senses date from the 19th cent. usage: See usage at interment .

internal

in ter nal |inˈtərnl ɪnˈtərnl | ▶adjective of or situated on the inside: the tube had an internal diameter of 1.1 mm. • inside the body: internal bleeding. • existing or occurring within an organization: an internal telephone system. • relating to affairs and activities within a country rather than with other countries; domestic: the government's internal policies | internal flights. • experienced in one's mind; inner rather than expressed: internal feelings. • of the inner nature of a thing; intrinsic: he creates a dialogue internal to his work. ▶plural noun (internals ) inner parts or features: all the weapon's internals are well finished and highly polished. DERIVATIVES in ter nal i ty |ˌintərˈnalitē |noun, in ter nal ly adverb ORIGIN early 16th cent. (in the sense ‘intrinsic ’): from modern Latin internalis, from Latin internus ‘inward, internal. ’

internal clock

in ter nal clock ▶noun a person's innate sense of time. • another term for biological clock.

internal combustion engine

in ter nal com bus tion en gine ▶noun an engine that generates motive power by the burning of gasoline, oil, or other fuel with air inside the engine, the hot gases produced being used to drive a piston or do other work as they expand.

internal energy

in ter nal en er gy ▶noun Physics the energy in a system arising from the relative positions and interactions of its parts.

internal evidence

in ter nal ev i dence ▶noun evidence derived from the contents of the thing discussed.

internal exile

in ter nal ex ile ▶noun penal banishment from a part of one's own country.

internalize

in ter nal ize |inˈtərnlˌīz ɪnˈtərnlˌaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 Psychology make (attitudes or behavior ) part of one's nature by learning or unconscious assimilation. • acquire knowledge of (the rules of a language ). 2 Economics incorporate (costs ) as part of a pricing structure, esp. social costs resulting from the manufacture and use of a product. DERIVATIVES in ter nal i za tion |inˌtərnl -iˈzāSHən |noun

internal market

in ter nal mar ket |ɪnˈtərnl ˈmɑrkət | ▶noun another term for single market.

internal rhyme

in ter nal rhyme |ɪnˌtərnl ˈraɪm | ▶noun a rhyme involving a word in the middle of a line and another at the end of the line or in the middle of the next.

international

in ter na tion al |ˌintərˈnaSHənl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌnæʃnəl | ▶adjective existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations: international trade. • agreed on by all or many nations: a violation of international law. • used by people of many nations: large international hotels. ▶noun 1 Brit. a game or contest between teams representing different countries in a sport. • a player who has taken part in such a game or contest. 2 ( International ) any of four associations founded (1864 –1936 ) to promote socialist or communist action. • a member of any of these. The First International was formed by Karl Marx in London in 1864 as an international working men's association. The Second International was formed in Paris in 1889 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution and still survives as a loose association of social democrats. The Third International, also known as the Comintern, was formed by the Bolsheviks in 1919 to further the cause of world revolution. It was abolished in 1943. The Fourth International, a body of Trotskyist organizations, was formed in 1938 in opposition to the policies of the Stalin-dominated Third International. DERIVATIVES in ter na tion al i ty |-ˌnaSHəˈnalitē |noun, in ter na tion al ly adverb

International Atomic Energy Agency

In ter na tion al A tom ic En er gy A gen cy (abbr.: IAEA ) an international organization set up in 1957 to promote research into and the development of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate (abbrev.: IB ) ▶noun trademark a set of examinations intended to qualify successful candidates for higher education in any of several countries.

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

In ter na tion al Bank for Re con struc tion and De vel op ment (abbr.: IBRD ) an agency of the United Nations that constitutes the main part of the World Bank. It was established in 1945, and its headquarters are in Washington, DC. See also World Bank.

International Brigade

In ter na tion al Bri gade a group of volunteers that was raised internationally by foreign communist parties and that fought on the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War.

international candle

in ter na tion al can dle ▶noun see candle.

International Civil Aviation Organization

In ter na tion al Civ il A vi a tion Or gan i za tion an agency of the United Nations, founded in 1947 to study problems of international civil aviation and to establish standards and regulations. Its headquarters are in Montreal.

International Confederation of Free Trade Unions

International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (abbrev.: ICFTU ) an association formed in 1949 to promote free trade unionism worldwide. Its headquarters are in Brussels.

International Court of Justice

In ter na tion al Court of Jus tice a judicial court of the United Nations, formed in 1945, that meets at The Hague.

International Date Line

In ter na tion al Date Line |ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌnæʃənl | ▶noun see Date Line.

International Development Association

In ter na tion al De vel op ment As so ci a tion (abbr.: IDA ) an affiliate of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank ) established in 1960 to provide assistance primarily in the poorer developing countries.

Internationale

In ter na tio nale |ˌintərˌnaSHəˈnal, -ˈnäl ˌɪn (t )ərˌnæʃəˈnɑl | 1 ( the Internationale ) a revolutionary song composed in France in the late 19th century. It was adopted by French socialists and subsequently by others, and was the official anthem of the former Soviet Union until 1944. 2 variant spelling of international ( sense 2 of the noun ). ORIGIN French, feminine of international ‘international. ’

International Energy Agency

In ter na tion al En er gy A gen cy (abbr.: IEA ) an agency founded in 1974, within the framework of the OECD, to coordinate energy supply and demand worldwide. Its headquarters are in Paris.

International Finance Corporation

In ter na tion al Fi nance Cor po ra tion (abbr.: IFC ) an affiliate of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank ) established in 1956 to assist developing member countries by promoting the growth of the private sector of their economies.

International Fund for Agricultural Development

In ter na tion al Fund for Ag ri cul tur al De vel op ment (abbr.: IFAD ) an agency of the United Nations whose purpose is to mobilize additional funds for agricultural and rural development in developing countries through programs that directly benefit the poorest rural populations. It began operations in 1977.

internationalism

in ter na tion al ism |ˌintərˈnaSHənlˌizəm ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌnæʃnəlˌɪzəm | ▶noun 1 the state or process of being international: the internationalism of popular music. • the advocacy of cooperation and understanding between nations. 2 ( Internationalism ) the principles of any of the four Internationals. DERIVATIVES in ter na tion al ist noun

internationalize

in ter na tion al ize |ˌintərˈnaSHənlˌīz ˌɪn (t )ərˈnæʃnəlˌaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 make (something ) international. 2 bring (a place ) under the protection or control of two or more nations: (as adj. internationalized ) : an internationalized city. DERIVATIVES in ter na tion al i za tion |-ˌnaSHənl -iˈzāSHən |noun

International Labor Organization

In ter na tion al La bor Or gan i za tion (abbr.: ILO ) an organization established in 1919 whose aim is to encourage lasting peace through social justice, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.

international law

in ter na tion al law ▶noun a body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognized by nations as binding in their relations with one another.

International Maritime Association

International Maritime Association an agency of the United Nations established in 1958 for cooperation and exchange of information among governments on matters relating to international shipping. Its headquarters are in London.

International Monetary Fund

In ter na tion al Mon e tar y Fund (abbr.: IMF ) an international organization established in 1945 that aims to promote international trade and monetary cooperation and the stabilization of exchange rates. Member countries contribute in gold and in their own currencies to provide a reserve on which they may draw to meet foreign obligations during periods of deficit in their international balance of payments. Payments are usually made on the basis of the country's acceptance of stipulated measures for economic correction, which often entail cuts in public expenditure and an increased cost of living, and have frequently caused controversy. It is affiliated with the United Nations, with headquarters in Washington, DC.

International Organization for Standardization

In ter na tion al Or gan i za tion for Stand ard i za tion an organization founded in 1946 to standardize measurements for international industrial, commercial, and scientific purposes.

International Phonetic Alphabet

In ter na tion al Pho net ic Al pha bet |ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌnæʃənl |(abbr.: IPA ) an internationally recognized set of phonetic symbols developed in the late 19th century, based on the principle of strict one-to-one correspondence between sounds and symbols.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness

In ter na tion al So ci e ty for Krish na Con scious ness see Hare Krishna.

International Style

In ter na tion al Style ▶noun a functional style of 20th -century architecture, so called because it crossed national and cultural barriers. It is characterized by the use of steel and reinforced concrete, wide windows, uninterrupted interior spaces, simple lines, and strict geometric forms.

International System of Units

In ter na tion al Sys tem of U nits ▶noun a system of physical units (SI Units ) based on the meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, candela, and mole, together with a set of prefixes to indicate multiplication or division by a power of ten. ORIGIN translating French Système International d'Unités.

International Telecommunications Union

In ter na tion al Tel e com mu ni ca tions Un ion (abbr.: ITU ) an organization whose purpose is to promote international cooperation in the use and improvement of telecommunications of all kinds. Founded in Paris in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, it became an agency of the United Nations in 1947.

international unit

in ter na tion al u nit ▶noun a unit of activity or potency for vitamins, hormones, or other substances, defined individually for each substance in terms of the activity of a standard quantity or preparation.

internaut

in ter naut |ˈintərˌnôt ˈɪntərnɔt | ▶noun a user of the Internet, esp. a habitual or skilled one. ORIGIN 1990s: blend of Internet and astronaut .

interne

in terne |ˈɪnˌtərn | ▶noun rare spelling of intern.

internecine

in ter ne cine |ˌintərˈnesēn, -ˈnēsēn, -sin ɪntərˈniːsaɪn | ▶adjective destructive to both sides in a conflict: the region's history of savage internecine warfare. • of or relating to conflict within a group or organization: the party shrank from the trauma of more internecine strife. ORIGIN mid 17th cent. (in the sense ‘deadly, characterized by great slaughter ’): from Latin internecinus, based on inter- ‘among ’ + necare ‘to kill. ’

internee

in tern ee |ˌintərˈnē ˈˌɪnˌtərˈˌni | ▶noun a person who is confined as a prisoner, esp. for political or military reasons.

internegative

in ter neg a tive |ˌintərˈnegətiv ˌɪntərˈnɛɡətɪv | ▶noun Photography a second negative of an image made from the original negative.

Internet

In ter net |ˈintərˌnet ˈɪn (t )ərˌnɛt | a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols. ORIGIN 1970s (denoting a computer network connecting two or more smaller networks ): from inter- ‘reciprocal, mutual ’ + network .

Internet appliance

In ter net ap pli ance ▶noun a small computer designed especially to provide easy access to the Internet.

Internet cafe

In ter net ca fe (also Internet café ) ▶noun another term for cybercafe.

Internet Protocol

In ter net Pro to col ▶noun Computing a set of rules governing the format of data sent over the Internet or other network.

interneuron

in ter neu ron |ˌintərˈn (y )o͝orˌän ˌɪntərˈnjurɑn |(Brit. also interneurone |-ˌrōn |) ▶noun Anatomy & Physiology a neuron that transmits impulses between other neurons, esp. as part of a reflex arc. DERIVATIVES in ter neu ro nal |-ˈn (y )o͝orənl, -n (y )o͞oˈrōnl |adjective ORIGIN 1930s: from internuncial + neuron .

internist

in tern ist |inˈtərnist, ˈintər -ɪnˈtərnəst | ▶noun Medicine a specialist in internal medicine. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from internal + -ist .

internode

in ter node |ˈintərˌnōd ˈɪntərnoʊd | ▶noun a slender part between two nodes or joints, in particular: • Botany a part of a plant stem between two of the nodes from which leaves emerge. • Anatomy a stretch of a nerve cell axon sheathed in myelin, between two nodes of Ranvier. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin internodium, from inter- ‘between ’ + nodus ‘knot. ’

internuclear

in ter nu cle ar |ˌintərˈn (y )o͞oklēər ˌɪntərˈnjuklɪər | ▶adjective between nuclei (esp. of atoms ).

internuncial

in ter nun cial |ˌintərˈnənsēəl, -SHəl ˌɪntərˈnənsiəl | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] Anatomy & Physiology (of neurons ) forming connections between other neurons in the central nervous system. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin internuntius (from inter- ‘between ’ + nuntius ‘messenger ’) + -al .

interoceanic

in ter o ce an ic |ˌintərˌōSHēˈanik ˈˌɪn (t )ərˌoʊʃiˈænɪk | ▶adjective between or connecting two oceans.

interoceptive

in ter o cep tive |ˌintərōˈseptiv ˌɪntərəˈsɛptɪv | ▶adjective Physiology relating to stimuli produced within an organism, esp. in the gut and other internal organs. Compare with exteroceptive. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from interior + receptive .

interoceptor

in ter o cep tor |ˌintərōˈseptər ˌɪntəroʊˈsɛptər | ▶noun Physiology a sensory receptor that receives stimuli from within the body, esp. from the gut and other internal organs. Compare with exteroceptor.

interoperable

in ter op er a ble |ˌintərˈäp (ə )rəbəl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈɑp (ə )rəbəl | ▶adjective (of computer systems or software ) able to exchange and make use of information. DERIVATIVES in ter op er a bil i ty |-ˌäp (ə )rəˈbilitē |noun

interosseous

in ter os se ous |ˌintərˈäsēəs ˌɪntərˈɑsiəs | ▶adjective situated between bones, in particular: • of or denoting certain muscles of the hand and foot. • of or denoting certain arteries of the forearm.

interp.

interp. ▶abbreviation interpreter.

interpellate

in ter pel late |ˌintərˈpelāt, inˈtərpəˌlāt ˌɪntərˈpɛleɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 (in certain parliamentary systems ) interrupt the order of the day by demanding an explanation from (the minister concerned ). 2 Philosophy (of an ideology or discourse ) bring into being or give identity to (an individual or category ). [from the works of Althusser. ] DERIVATIVES in ter pel la tion |ˌintərpəˈlāSHən |noun, in ter pel la tor |-ˌlātər |noun ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘interrupt ’): from Latin interpellat- ‘interrupted (by speech ),’ from the verb interpellare, from inter- ‘between ’ + pellere ‘to drive. ’ Sense 1 dates from the late 19th cent.

interpenetrate

interpersonal

in ter per son al |ˌintərˈpərsənəl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈpərs (ə )n (ə )l | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] of or relating to relationships or communication between people: you will need good interpersonal skills. DERIVATIVES in ter per son al ly adverb

interphase

in ter phase |ˈintərˌfāz ˈɪntərfeɪz | ▶noun Biology the resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell, or between the first and second divisions of meiosis.

interplanetary

in ter plan e tar y |ˌintərˈplaniˌterē ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈplænəˌtɛri | ▶adjective situated or traveling between planets: interplanetary missions.

interplant

in ter plant |ˌintərˈplant ˈɪntərplænt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] (usu. be interplanted ) plant (a crop or plant ) together with another crop or plant. • plant (land ) with a mixture of crops or plants.

interplay

in ter play |ˈintərˌplā ˈɪn (t )ərˌpleɪ | ▶noun the way in which two or more things have an effect on each other: the interplay between inheritance and learning.

interpleader

in ter plead er |ˌintərˈplēdər ˌɪntərˈplidər | ▶noun Law a suit pleaded between two parties to determine a matter of claim or right to property held by a third party. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Anglo-Norman French enterpleder, from enter- ‘between ’ + pleder ‘to plead. ’

Interpol

In ter pol |ˈintərˌpôl, -ˌpäl ˈɪntərpoʊl | an organization based in Paris that coordinates investigations made by the police forces of member countries into crimes with an international dimension. ORIGIN originally the address for telegrams sent to the International Criminal Police Commission, founded in 1923; from Inter (national ) pol (ice ).

interpolate

in ter po late |inˈtərpəˌlāt ɪnˈtərpəˌleɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] insert (something ) between fixed points: illustrations were interpolated in the text. • insert (words ) in a book or other text, esp. in order to give a false impression as to its date. • make such insertions in (a book or text ). • interject (a remark ) in a conversation: [ with direct speech ] : “I dare say, ” interpolated her employer. • Mathematics insert (an intermediate value or term ) into a series by estimating or calculating it from surrounding known values. DERIVATIVES in ter po la tion |-ˌtərpəˈlāSHən |noun, in ter po la tive |-ˌlātiv |adjective ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin interpolat- ‘refurbished, altered, ’ from the verb interpolare, from inter- ‘between ’ + -polare (related to polire ‘to polish ’).

interpolator

in ter po la tor |inˈtərpəˌlātər ɪnˈtərpəleɪdər | ▶noun a person who interpolates something. • a device or apparatus that guides a tool through a smooth curve when provided with a set of points defining the curve.

interpole

in ter pole |ˈintərˌpōl ˈɪntərpoʊl | ▶noun an auxiliary pole of a commutator placed between the main poles to increase its efficiency.

interpose

in ter pose |ˌintərˈpōz ˌɪn (t )ərˈpoʊz | ▶verb 1 [ with obj. ] place or insert between one thing and another: he interposed himself between her and the top of the stairs. 2 [ no obj. ] intervene between parties: [ with infinitive ] : the legislature interposed to suppress these amusements. • [ with obj. ] say (words ) as an interruption: if I might interpose a personal remark here. • [ with obj. ] exercise or advance (a veto or objection ) so as to interfere: the memo interposes no objection to issuing a discharge. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from French interposer, from Latin interponere ‘put in ’ (from inter- ‘between ’ + ponere ‘put ’), but influenced by interpositus ‘inserted ’ and Old French poser ‘to place. ’

interposition

in ter po si tion |ˌintərpəˈziSHən ˌɪn (t )ərpəˈzɪʃən | ▶noun the action of interposing someone or something: the interposition of members between tiers of management. • interference: prevented from taking your life by the interposition of your wife. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin interpositio (n- ), from the verb interponere (see interpose ).

interpret

in ter pret |inˈtərprit ɪnˈtərprət | ▶verb ( interprets, interpreting , interpreted ) [ with obj. ] 1 explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions ): the evidence is difficult to interpret. • [ no obj. ] translate orally or into sign language the words of a person speaking a different language: I agreed to interpret for Jean-Claude. • perform (a dramatic role or piece of music ) in a particular way that conveys one's understanding of the creator's ideas. 2 understand (an action, mood, or way of behaving ) as having a particular meaning or significance: her self-confidence was often interpreted as brashness. DERIVATIVES in ter pret a bil i ty |-ˌtərpritəˈbilitē |noun, in ter pret a ble adjective, in ter pre ta tive |-ˌtātiv |adjective, in ter pre ta tive ly |-ˌtātivlē |adverb, in ter pre tive |-ˈtərpritiv |adjective, in ter pre tive ly |-ˈtərpritivlē |adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French interpreter or Latin interpretari ‘explain, translate, ’ from interpres, interpret- ‘agent, translator, interpreter. ’ usage: Interpretative, which means ‘serving to interpret or explain, ’ dates back to around 1560, but the shorter form interpretive, about a hundred years younger, is steadily pressing it out of employment. They mean the same thing, and both are correct. The traditional interpretative is still the preferred form in Britain, but in American usage, interpretive is far more common.

interpretant

in ter pre tant |inˈtərpritənt ɪnˈtərprətənt | ▶noun (in Peirce's philosophy of language ) the effect of a proposition or sign series on the person who interprets it.

interpretation

in ter pre ta tion |inˌtərpriˈtāSHən ɪnˌtərprəˈteɪʃən | ▶noun the action of explaining the meaning of something: the interpretation of data. • an explanation or way of explaining: this action is open to a number of interpretations. • a stylistic representation of a creative work or dramatic role: two differing interpretations, both bearing the distinctive hallmarks of each writer's perspective. DERIVATIVES in ter pre ta tion al |-SHənl |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French interpretation or Latin interpretatio (n- ), from the verb interpretari (see interpret ).

interpreter

in ter pret er |inˈtərpritər ɪnˈtərprədər | ▶noun a person who interprets, esp. one who translates speech orally. • Computing a program that can analyze and execute a program line by line. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French interpreteur, from late Latin interpretator, from Latin interpretari (see interpret ).

interprovincial

in ter pro vin cial |ˌintərprəˈvinSHəl ˈˌɪn (t )ərprəˈvɪnʃəl | ▶adjective existing or carried on between provinces of the same country. ▶noun (usu. interprovincials ) a sports tournament between different provinces of the same country. • a member of a team competing in such a tournament.

interquartile

in ter quar tile |ˌintərˈkwôrˌtīl, -ˈkwôrtl ˌɪntərˈkwɔrtaɪl | ▶adjective Statistics situated between the first and third quartiles of a distribution.

interracial

in ter ra cial |ˌintərˈrāSHəl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈreɪʃəl | ▶adjective existing between or involving different races: interracial conflict. DERIVATIVES in ter ra cial ly adverb

interregnum

in ter reg num |ˌintərˈregnəm ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈrɛɡnəm | ▶noun ( pl. interregnums or interregna |-nə | ) a period when normal government is suspended, esp. between successive reigns or regimes. • an interval or pause: the interregnum between the discovery of radioactivity and its detailed understanding. ORIGIN late 16th cent. (denoting temporary rule between reigns or during suspension of normal government ): from Latin, from inter- ‘between ’ + regnum ‘reign. ’

interrelate

in ter re late |ˌintərəˈlāt ˈˌɪn (t )ərəˈleɪt | ▶verb relate or connect to one another: [ no obj. ] : each component interrelates with all the others | [ with obj. ] : shared values and mechanisms that interrelate peoples in all corners of the world. DERIVATIVES in ter re lat ed ness noun

interrelationship

in ter re la tion ship |ˌintərəˈlāSHənˌSHip ˈˌɪn (t )ərəˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp | ▶noun the way in which each of two or more things is related to the other or others: the interrelationship between the comprehension and production of early vocabulary. DERIVATIVES in ter re la tion noun

interrog.

interrog. ▶abbreviation interrogative.

interrogate

in ter ro gate |inˈterəˌgāt ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] ask questions of (someone, esp. a suspect or a prisoner ) closely, aggressively, or formally. • Computing obtain data from (a computer file, database, storage device, or terminal ). • (of an electronic device ) transmit a signal to (another device, esp. one on a vehicle ) to obtain a response giving information about identity, condition, etc. DERIVATIVES in ter ro ga tor |-ˌgātər |noun ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from Latin interrogat- ‘questioned, ’ from the verb interrogare, from inter- ‘between ’ + rogare ‘ask. ’

interrogation

in ter ro ga tion |inˌterəˈgāSHən ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡeɪʃən | ▶noun the action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated: would he keep his mouth shut under interrogation? | he had conducted hundreds of criminal interrogations. DERIVATIVES in ter ro ga tion al |-SHənl |adjective

interrogation point

in ter ro ga tion point (also interrogation mark ) ▶noun another term for question mark.

interrogative

in ter rog a tive |ˌintəˈrägətiv ˈˌɪn (t )əˈrɑɡədɪv | ▶adjective having or conveying the force of a question: a hard, interrogative stare. • Grammar used in questions: an interrogative adverb. Contrasted with affirmative and negative. ▶noun a word used in questions, such as how or what . • a construction that has the force of a question. DERIVATIVES in ter rog a tive ly adverb ORIGIN early 16th cent.: from late Latin interrogativus, from Latin interrogare (see interrogate ).

interrogatory

in ter rog a to ry |ˌintəˈrägəˌtôrē ɪntəˈrɑːɡətri | ▶adjective conveying the force of a question; questioning: the guard moves away with an interrogatory stare. ▶noun ( pl. interrogatories ) Law a written question that is formally put to one party in a case by another party and that must be answered. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: the noun from medieval Latin interrogatoria, plural of interrogatorium; the adjective from late Latin interrogatorius, based on Latin interrogare (see interrogate ).

interrupt

in ter rupt |ˌintəˈrəpt ˌɪn (t )əˈrəpt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process ): the buzzer interrupted his thoughts. • stop (someone speaking ) by saying or doing something: “Of course …” Shepherd began, but his son interrupted him | [ with direct speech ] : “Hold on, ” he interrupted. 2 break the continuity of (a line or surface ): the coastal plain is interrupted by chains of large lagoons. • obstruct (something, esp. a view ). DERIVATIVES in ter rupt i ble adjective, in ter rup tive |-tiv |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin interrupt- ‘broken, interrupted, ’ from the verb interrumpere, from inter- ‘between ’ + rumpere ‘to break. ’

interrupted

in ter rupt ed |ˌintəˈrəptid ɪntəˈrəptəd | ▶adjective 1 Botany (of a compound leaf, inflorescence, or other plant organ ) made discontinuous by smaller interposed leaflets or intervals of bare stem. 2 Music (of a cadence ) having a penultimate dominant chord that is followed not by the expected tonic chord but by another chord, usually the submediant.

interrupter

in ter rupt er |ˌintəˈrəptər ɪntəˈrəptər |(also interruptor ) ▶noun a person or thing that interrupts. • a device that automatically breaks an electric circuit if a fault develops.

interruption

in ter rup tion |ˌintəˈrəpSHən ɪntəˈrʌpʃn | ▶noun the action of interrupting or being interrupted: a chance to study without interruption. • an act, utterance, or period that interrupts someone or something: she ignored the interruption and carried on | students returning to education after an interruption in their career.

inter se

in ter se |ˈintər ˈsē, ˈsā ˌɪntər ˈsi | ▶adverb between or among themselves: agreements entered into by all the shareholders inter se. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: Latin.

intersect

in ter sect |ˌintərˈsekt ˌɪn (t )ərˈsɛkt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] divide (something ) by passing or lying across it: occasionally the water table intersects the earth's surface, forming streams and lakes | the area is intersected only by minor roads. • [ no obj. ] (of two or more things ) pass or lie across each other: lines of latitude and longitude intersect at right angles. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin intersect- ‘cut, intersected, ’ from the verb intersecare, from inter- ‘between ’ + secare ‘to cut. ’

intersection

in ter sec tion |ˌintərˈsekSHən ˌɪn (t )ərˈsɛkʃən | ▶noun a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect: the intersection of a plane and a cone. • a point at which two or more things intersect, esp. roads: red and green lights at the nearby intersection. • an action of intersecting: his course is on a direct intersection with ours. DERIVATIVES in ter sec tion al |-SHənl |adjective ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin intersectio (n- ), from intersecare (see intersect ).

intersegmental

in ter seg men tal |ˌintərsegˈmentl ˌɪntərsɛɡˈmɛntl | ▶adjective chiefly Zoology situated or occurring between segments. DERIVATIVES in ter seg men tal ly adverb

interseptal

in ter sep tal |ˌintərˈseptl ˌɪntərˈsɛptəl | ▶adjective Anatomy & Zoology situated between septa or partitions.

intersession

in ter ses sion |ˌintərˈseSHən | ▶noun 1 a short period between university terms, sometimes used by students to engage in projects outside the normal academic program. 2 Canadian a short university term in which thirteen weeks of course material is covered in five or six weeks of intensive study.

intersex

in ter sex |ˈintərˌseks ˈɪn (t )ərˌsɛks | ▶noun the abnormal condition of being intermediate between male and female; hermaphroditism. • an individual in this condition; a hermaphrodite.

intersexual

in ter sex u al |ˌintərˈsekSHo͞oəl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈsɛkʃ (əw )əl | ▶adjective 1 existing or occurring between the sexes: intersexual selection, or mate choice, was, to Darwin, the job of females. 2 relating to or having the condition of being intermediate between male and female. DERIVATIVES in ter sex u al i ty |-ˌsekSHo͞oˈalitē |noun

interspace

in ter space ▶noun |ˈintərˌspās ˈɪntərspeɪs |a space between objects: volcanic rock that has been crushed into fragments and the interspaces filled with turquoise and oxide of iron. ▶verb |ˌintərˈspās ˌɪntərˈspeɪs | [ with obj. ] (usu. be interspaced ) put or occupy a space between: the great four-story houses were interspaced with the ramshackle cottages of the workmen.

interspecific

in ter spe cif ic |ˌintərspiˈsifik ˌɪntərspəˈsɪfɪk | ▶adjective Biology existing or occurring between different species: interspecific differences. DERIVATIVES in ter spe cif i cal ly |-ik (ə )lē |adverb

intersperse

in ter sperse |ˌintərˈspərs ˌɪn (t )ərˈspərs | ▶verb [ with obj. ] scatter among or between other things; place here and there: interspersed between tragic stories are a few songs supplying comic relief. • diversify (a thing or things ) with other things at intervals: a patchwork of open fields interspersed with copses of pine. DERIVATIVES in ter sper sion |-ˈspərZHən |noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘diversify (something ) by introducing other things at intervals ’): from Latin interspers- ‘scattered between, ’ from interspergere, from inter- ‘between ’ + spargere ‘scatter. ’

interspinal

in ter spi nal |ˌintərˈspīnl ˌɪntərˈspaɪnl | ▶adjective Anatomy situated between the spines or spinous protuberances of the vertebrae. DERIVATIVES in ter spi nous |-ˈspīnəs |adjective

interstadial

in ter sta di al |ˌintərˈstādēəl ˌɪntərˈsteɪdiəl |Geology ▶adjective of or relating to a minor period of less cold climate during a glacial period. Compare with interglacial. ▶noun an interstadial period. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from inter- ‘between ’ + stadial from Latin stadialis, from stadium ‘stage. ’

interstate

in ter state |ˈintərˌstāt ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈsteɪt | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] existing or carried on between states: interstate travel. • in a different state from one referred to or understood: their interstate rivals. ▶noun |ˈɪntəsteɪt |(also interstate highway ) one of a system of expressways covering the 48 contiguous states: a picnic area just off the interstate | Interstate 65 runs generally parallel to Route 31.

interstellar

in ter stel lar |ˌintərˈstelər ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌstɛlər | ▶adjective occurring or situated between stars: interstellar travel.

interstice

in ter stice |inˈtərstis ɪnˈtərstəs | ▶noun (usu. interstices ) an intervening space, esp. a very small one: sunshine filtered through the interstices of the arching trees. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin interstitium, from intersistere ‘stand between, ’ from inter- ‘between ’ + sistere ‘to stand. ’

interstitial

in ter sti tial |ˌintərˈstiSHəl ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈstɪʃəl | ▶adjective of, forming, or occupying interstices: the interstitial space. • Ecology (of minute animals ) living in the spaces between individual sand grains in the soil or aquatic sediments: the interstitial fauna of marine sands. DERIVATIVES in ter sti tial ly adverb

intersubjective

in ter sub jec tive |ˌintərsəbˈjektiv ˌɪntərsəbˈʤɛktɪv | ▶adjective Philosophy existing between conscious minds; shared by more than one conscious mind. DERIVATIVES in ter sub jec tive ly adverb, in ter sub jec tiv i ty |-ˌsəbjekˈtivitē |noun

intertextuality

in ter tex tu al i ty |ˌintərˌteksCHo͞oˈalitē ɪntərtekstʃuˈæləti | ▶noun the relationship between texts, esp. literary ones: every text is a product of intertextuality. DERIVATIVES in ter tex tu al |-ˈteksCHo͞oəl |adjective, in ter tex tu al ly adverb

intertidal

in ter ti dal |ˌintərˈtīdl ˌɪntərˈtaɪdl | ▶adjective Ecology of or denoting the area of a seashore that is covered at high tide and uncovered at low tide.

intertrack

inter |track ▶adjective (of betting, especially on horse races ) involving bets placed at racecourses other than the one at which the race betted on is being run.

intertribal

in ter trib al |ˌintərˈtrībəl ˌɪntərˈtraɪbəl | ▶adjective existing or occurring between different tribes: intertribal conflict. • involving members of more than one tribe: an intertribal group.

intertrigo

in ter tri go |ˌintərˈtrīgō ˌɪntərˈtraɪɡoʊ | ▶noun Medicine inflammation caused by the rubbing of one area of skin on another. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: from Latin, ‘a sore place caused by rubbing, ’ from interterere ‘rub against each other. ’

intertropical convergence zone

in ter trop i cal con ver gence zone |ˌintərˈträpikəl ˌɪntərˌtrɑpɪkəl kənˈverʤents ˌzoʊn | ▶noun a narrow zone near the equator where northern and southern air masses converge, typically producing low atmospheric pressure.

intertwine

in ter twine |ˌintərˈtwīn ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈˌtwaɪn | ▶verb twist or twine together: [ with obj. ] : a net made of cotton intertwined with other natural fibers | [ no obj. ] : the coils intertwine with one another like strands of spaghetti. • [ with obj. ] connect or link (two or more things ) closely: Dickens has been very clever to intertwine all these aspects and ideas. DERIVATIVES in ter twine ment noun

intertwist

inter |twist |ɪntəˈtwɪst | ▶verb [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. intertwisted ) twisted together: intertwisted trees.

interval

in ter val |ˈintərvəl ˈɪn (t )ərvəl | ▶noun 1 an intervening time or space: after his departure, there was an interval of many years without any meetings | the intervals between meals were very short. 2 a pause; a break in activity: an interval of mourning. • Brit. an intermission separating parts of a theatrical or musical performance. • Brit. a break between the parts of an athletic contest: leading 3-0 at the interval. 3 a space between two things; a gap. • the difference in pitch between two musical sounds. PHRASES at intervals 1 with time between, not continuously: the light flashed at intervals. 2 with spaces between: the path is marked with rocks at intervals. DERIVATIVES in ter val lic |ˌintərˈvalik |adjective ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French entrevalle, based on Latin intervallum ‘space between ramparts, interval, ’ from inter- ‘between ’ + vallum ‘rampart. ’

interval estimate

in ter val es ti mate ▶noun Statistics an interval within which the value of a parameter of a population has a stated probability of occurring. Compare with point estimate.

intervalometer

in ter val om e ter |ˌintərvəˈlämitər ˌɪntərvəˈlɑmədər | ▶noun Photography an attachment or facility on a camera that operates the shutter regularly at set intervals over a period. On a movie camera the device is used for time-lapse photography.

interval training

in ter val train ing |ˈɪn (t )ərvəl ˈtreɪnɪŋ | ▶noun training in which an athlete alternates between two activities, typically requiring different rates of speed, degrees of effort, etc.

intervene

in ter vene |ˌintərˈvēn ˌɪn (t )ərˈvin | ▶verb [ no obj. ] 1 come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events: he acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute | [ with infinitive ] : their forces intervened to halt the attack. • (of an event or circumstance ) occur as a delay or obstacle to something being done: Christmas intervened, and the investigation was suspended. • interrupt verbally: [ with direct speech ] : “It's true! ” he intervened. • Law interpose in a lawsuit as a third party. 2 (usu. as adj. intervening ) occur in time between events: to occupy the intervening months, she took a job in a hospital. • be situated between things: they heard the sound of distant gunfire, muffled by the intervening trees. DERIVATIVES in ter ven er noun, in ter ven ient |-ˈvēnyənt |adjective, in ter ve nor |-ˈvēnər |noun ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘come in as an extraneous factor or thing ’): from Latin intervenire, from inter- ‘between ’ + venire ‘come. ’

intervention

in ter ven tion |ˌintərˈvenCHən ˌɪn (t )ərˈvɛn (t )ʃən | ▶noun the action or process of intervening: they are plants that grow naturally without human intervention. • interference by a country in another's affairs: the administration was reported to be considering military intervention. • action taken to improve a situation, esp. a medical disorder: two patients were referred for surgical intervention. • a meeting in which people confront an addicted, or otherwise troubled, individual in order to persuade the individual to seek help. DERIVATIVES in ter ven tion al |-SHənl |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin interventio (n- ), from the verb intervenire (see intervene ).

interventionist

in ter ven tion ist |ˌintərˈvenSHənist ˌɪn (t )ərˈvɛn (t )ʃənəst | ▶adjective favoring intervention, esp. by a government in its domestic economy or by one country in the affairs of another. ▶noun a person who favors intervention of this kind. DERIVATIVES in ter ven tion ism |-ˌnizəm |noun

intervertebral

in ter ver te bral |ˌintərˈvərtəbrəl ˌɪntərˈvɛrdəbrəl | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] situated between vertebrae: intervertebral joints.

intervertebral disk

in ter ver te bral disk ▶noun see disk ( sense 3 of the noun ).

interview

in ter view |ˈintərˌvyo͞o ˈɪn (t )ərˌvju | ▶noun a meeting of people face to face, esp. for consultation. • a conversation between a journalist or radio or television presenter and a person of public interest, used as the basis of a broadcast or publication. • an oral examination of an applicant for a job, college admission, etc.: I am pleased to advise you that you have been selected for an interview. ▶verb [ with obj. ] hold an interview with (someone ): he arrived to be interviewed by a local TV station about the level of unemployment. • question (someone ) to discover their opinions or experience: in a survey more than half the women interviewed hated the label “housewife. ” • orally examine (an applicant for a job, college admission, etc. ): he came to be interviewed for a top job | [ no obj. ] : I was interviewing all last week. • [ no obj. ] perform (well or badly ) at an interview. DERIVATIVES in ter view ee |ˌintərˌvyo͞oˈē |noun, in ter view er noun ORIGIN early 16th cent. (formerly also as enterview ): from French entrevue, from s'entrevoir ‘see each other, ’ from voir ‘to see, ’ on the pattern of vue ‘a view. ’

inter vivos

in ter vi vos |ˈintər ˈvēˌvōs, ˈvīˌvōs ˌɪntər ˈvivoʊs | ▶adverb & adjective (esp. of a gift as opposed to a legacy ) between living people: [ as adv. ] : gifts made inter vivos | [ as postpositive adj. ] : a gift inter vivos. ORIGIN Latin.

intervocalic

in ter vo cal ic |ˌintərvōˈkalik ˌɪntərvoʊˈkælɪk | ▶adjective Phonetics occurring between vowels: in intervocalic position. DERIVATIVES in ter vo cal i cal ly |-ik (ə )lē |adverb

interwar

in ter war |ˌintərˈwôr ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈwɔ (ə )r | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] existing in the period between two wars, esp. the two world wars (i.e., between 1918 and 1939 ).

interweave

in ter weave |ˌintərˈwēv ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈwiv | ▶verb ( past interwove; past participle interwoven ) weave or become woven together: [ with obj. ] : the rugs are made by tightly interweaving the strands | [ no obj. ] : the branches met and interwove above his head. • [ with obj. ] blend closely: Wordsworth's political ideas are often interwoven with his philosophical and religious beliefs.

Interweb

In ter web |ˈintərweb ˈɪntərwɛb | ▶noun humorous the Internet.

interwind

in ter wind |ˌintərˈwīnd ˌɪntərˈwaɪnd | ▶verb ( past and past participle interwound |-ˈwound | ) [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. interwound ) wind together: a transformer consists of two interwound coils.

interwork

in ter work |ˌintərˈwərk ˈˌɪn (t )ərˈwərk | ▶verb [ no obj. ] Computing (of items of hardware or software ) be able to connect, communicate, or exchange data: servers running new and old versions of the software will interwork.

Oxford Dictionary

inter

inter |ɪnˈtəː | ▶verb ( inters, interring, interred ) [ with obj. ] place (a corpse ) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French enterrer, based on Latin in- ‘into ’ + terra ‘earth ’.

inter.

inter. ▶abbreviation intermediate.

inter-

inter- |ˈɪntə | ▶prefix 1 between; among: inter-agency | interblend. 2 mutually; reciprocally: interactive. ORIGIN from Old French entre- or Latin inter ‘between, among ’.

interact

inter |act |ɪntərˈakt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] act in such a way as to have an effect on each other: all the stages in the process interact. • communicate or be involved directly: the user interacts directly with the library | people who interact daily. DERIVATIVES interactant adjective & noun

interaction

inter |action |ɪntərˈakʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] reciprocal action or influence: ongoing interaction between the two languages. • Physics a particular way in which matter, fields, and atomic and subatomic particles affect one another, e.g. through gravitation or electromagnetism. DERIVATIVES interactional adjective

interactionism

inter |action |ism |ɪntərˈakʃ (ə )nɪz (ə )m | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Philosophy the theory that there are two entities, mind and body, each of which can have an effect on the other. DERIVATIVES interactionist noun & adjective

interactive

inter |active |ɪntərˈaktɪv | ▶adjective (of two people or things ) influencing each other: fully sighted children in interactive play with others with defective vision. • (of a computer or other electronic device ) allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user; responding to the user's input: interactive video. DERIVATIVES interactively adverb, interactivity |-ˈtɪvɪti |noun ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from interact, on the pattern of active .

interactive whiteboard

interactive whiteboard ▶noun see whiteboard.

inter-agency

inter-agency ▶adjective occurring between different agencies: inter-agency cooperation. • constituted from more than one agency: inter-agency groups.

inter alia

inter alia |ˌɪntər ˈeɪlɪə, ˈalɪə | ▶adverb among other things: the study includes, inter alia, computers, aircraft, and pharmaceuticals. ORIGIN Latin.

inter alios

inter alios |ˌɪntər ˈeɪlɪəʊs, ˈalɪəʊs | ▶adverb among other people: tuition to be given to them by, inter alios, a volunteer retired teacher. ORIGIN Latin.

inter-allied

inter-allied |ɪntərˈalʌɪd | ▶adjective relating to two or more states formally cooperating for military purposes.

interarticular

interarticular |ˌɪntərɑːˈtɪkjʊlə | ▶adjective Anatomy existing or acting between the adjacent surfaces of a joint.

interatomic

inter |atom ¦ic |ˌɪntərəˈtɒmɪk | ▶adjective Physics existing or acting between atoms.

interbank

inter |bank |ˈɪntəbaŋk | ▶adjective arranged or operating between banks: an interbank transfer.

interbed

inter |bed |ɪntəˈbɛd | ▶verb (be interbedded ) Geology (of a stratum ) be embedded among or between others.

interbreed

intercalary

intercalary |ɪnˈtəːkəl (ə )ri, ˌɪntəˈkal (ə )ri | ▶adjective 1 (of a day or a month ) inserted in the calendar to harmonize it with the solar year, e.g. 29 February in leap years. 2 (of an academic year or period ) additional to the standard course and taken at a different institution. 3 of the nature of an insertion. 4 Botany (of the meristem of a plant ) located between its daughter cells, especially (in a grass ) at or near the base of a leaf. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin intercalarius, from intercalare (see intercalate ).

intercalate

intercalate |ɪnˈtəːkəleɪt, ˌɪntəkəˈleɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 insert (an intercalary period ) in a calendar. 2 insert (something ) between layers in a crystal lattice, geological formation, or other structure. DERIVATIVES intercalation |-ˈleɪʃ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin intercalat- ‘proclaimed as inserted in the calendar ’, from the verb intercalare, from inter- ‘between ’ + calare ‘proclaim solemnly ’.

intercede

intercede |ˌɪntəˈsiːd | ▶verb [ no obj. ] intervene on behalf of another: I prayed that she would intercede for us. DERIVATIVES interceder noun ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from French intercéder or Latin intercedere ‘intervene ’, from inter- ‘between ’ + cedere ‘go ’.

intercellular

inter |cel ¦lu ¦lar |ɪntəˈsɛljʊlə | ▶adjective Biology located or occurring between cells: intercellular spaces.

intercensal

intercensal |ˌɪntəˈsɛns (ə )l | ▶adjective relating to the interval between two censuses.

intercept

inter |cept ▶verb |ˌɪntəˈsɛpt | [ with obj. ] obstruct (someone or something ) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination: intelligence agencies intercepted a series of telephone calls | I intercepted Edward on his way to work. • chiefly Physics cut off or deflect (light or other electromagnetic radiation ). • Mathematics (of a line or surface ) mark or cut off (part of a space, line, or surface ). ▶noun |ˈɪntəsɛpt |an act or instance of intercepting something: he read the file of radio intercepts. • Mathematics the point at which a given line cuts a coordinate axis; the value of the coordinate at that point. DERIVATIVES interception |-ˈsɛpʃ (ə )n |noun, interceptive |-ˈsɛptɪv |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English (in the senses ‘contain between limits ’ and ‘halt (an effect ’)): from Latin intercept- ‘caught between ’, from the verb intercipere, from inter- ‘between ’ + capere ‘take ’.

interceptor

inter |cept ¦or |ɪntəˈsɛptə | ▶noun a person or thing that intercepts. • a fast aircraft for stopping or repelling hostile aircraft.

intercession

intercession |ˌɪntəˈsɛʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the action of intervening on behalf of another: he only escaped ruin by the intercession of his peers with the king. • the action of saying a prayer on behalf of another. DERIVATIVES intercessional adjective, intercessory adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin intercessio (n- ), from the verb intercedere (see intercede ).

intercessor

inter |ces ¦sor |ˈɪntəˌsɛsə (r ), ˌɪntəˈsɛsə (r )| ▶noun a person who intervenes on behalf of another, especially by prayer. they rejected the notion that an intercessor was needed to appeal to God.

interchain

in ter chain |ˈintərˌCHān ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪn | ▶adjective Chemistry existing between different polymer chains: interchain hydrogen bonds.

interchange

inter |change ▶verb |ɪntəˈtʃeɪn (d )ʒ | [ with obj. ] (of two or more people ) exchange (things ) with each other: superior and subordinates freely interchange information. • put each of (two things ) in the other's place: the terms are often interchanged. • [ no obj. ] (of a thing ) be able to be exchanged with another: diesel units will interchange with the petrol ones. ▶noun |ˈɪntətʃeɪn (d )ʒ | 1 [ mass noun ] the action of interchanging people or things: the interchange of ideas | [ count noun ] : we have a significant interchange of staff with the nearby college. • [ count noun ] an exchange of words: I listened in shock to this venomous interchange. 2 [ mass noun ] alternation: the interchange of woods and meadows. 3 a road junction designed on several levels so that traffic streams do not intersect. 4 a station where passengers may change from one railway line, bus service, etc. to another. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French entrechangier, from entre- ‘between ’ + changier ‘to change ’.

interchangeable

interchangeable |ɪntəˈtʃeɪn (d )ʒəbl | ▶adjective (of two things ) able to be interchanged: eyepieces are interchangeable and one can use any eyepiece with any telescope | the V8 engines are all interchangeable with each other. • apparently identical; very similar: anonymous DJs and interchangeable disco divas. DERIVATIVES interchangeability |-ˈbɪlɪti |noun, interchangeableness noun, interchangeably adverb

intercity

inter |city |ɪntəˈsɪti | ▶adjective existing or travelling between cities. • (also trademark InterCity ) denoting express passenger rail services in the UK.

inter-class

inter-class |ɪntəˈklɑːs | ▶adjective existing or conducted between different social classes.

intercollegiate

inter |col ¦le ¦gi |ate |ˌɪntəkəˈliːdʒ (ɪ )ət | ▶adjective N. Amer. existing or conducted between colleges or universities: intercollegiate sports.

intercolonial

inter |co ¦lo |nial |ˌɪntəkəˈləʊnɪəl | ▶adjective existing or conducted between colonies: an intercolonial railway.

intercolumniation

intercolumniation |ˌɪntəkəlʌmnɪˈeɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Architecture the distance between adjacent columns of a building. DERIVATIVES intercolumnar adjective

intercom

inter |com |ˈɪntəkɒm | ▶noun an electrical device allowing one-way or two-way communication. ORIGIN Second World War: abbreviation of intercommunication .

intercommunicate

inter |com ¦mu ¦ni |cate |ˌɪntəkəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] 1 engage in two-way communication: Dr Haber gazed at this while intercommunicating with his receptionist. 2 (often as adj. intercommunicating ) (of two rooms ) have a common connecting door. DERIVATIVES intercommunication noun, intercommunicative |-kətɪv |adjective ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Anglo-Latin intercommunicat- ‘mutually communicated ’, from the verb intercommunicare.

intercommunion

inter |com ¦mu ¦nion |ˌɪntəkəˈmjuːnjən | ▶noun [ mass noun ] participation in Holy Communion or other services by members of different religious denominations.

intercommunity

inter |com ¦mu ¦nity |ɪntəkəˈmjuːnɪti | ▶adjective existing or conducted between communities: intercommunity relations.

interconnect

inter |con ¦nect |ɪntəkəˈnɛkt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] connect with each other: the way human activities interconnect with the environment | [ with obj. ] : the lakes are interconnected by trails filled with joggers. ▶noun a device used to connect two things together. DERIVATIVES interconnected adjective, interconnectedness noun, interconnection |-ˈnɛkʃ (ə )n |noun

intercontinental

interconvert

inter |con ¦vert |ˌɪntəkənˈvəːt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] cause (two things ) to be converted into each other: oestrogens and androgens are easily interconverted in the laboratory. DERIVATIVES interconversion noun, interconvertible adjective

intercooler

inter |cool ¦er |ˈɪntəkuːlə | ▶noun an apparatus for cooling gas between successive compressions, especially in a supercharged vehicle engine. DERIVATIVES intercool verb

intercorrelation

intercorrelation |ˌɪntəkɒrəˈleɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things: analyses showing intercorrelations between sets of variables. DERIVATIVES intercorrelate verb

intercostal

intercostal |ˌɪntəˈkɒst (ə )l |Anatomy ▶adjective situated between the ribs: the fifth left intercostal space. ▶noun a muscle situated between the ribs. DERIVATIVES intercostally adverb

intercourse

inter |course |ˈɪntəkɔːs | ▶noun 1 [ mass noun ] communication or dealings between individuals or groups: everyday social intercourse. 2 short for sexual intercourse. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French entrecours ‘exchange, commerce ’, from Latin intercursus, from intercurrere ‘intervene ’, from inter- ‘between ’ + currere ‘run ’. The specifically sexual use arose in the late 18th cent.

intercrop

inter |crop |ɪntəˈkrɒp | ▶verb ( intercrops, intercropping, intercropped ) [ with obj. ] (often as noun intercropping ) grow (a crop ) among plants of a different kind: lettuce is particularly good for intercropping among Brussels sprouts. ▶noun a crop grown among plants of a different kind.

intercross

inter |cross |ɪntəˈkrɒs | ▶verb (with reference to animals or plants of different breeds or varieties ) interbreed or cause to interbreed. ▶noun an instance of intercrossing. • an animal or plant resulting from intercrossing.

intercrural

intercrural |ˌɪntəˈkrʊər (ə )l | ▶adjective between the legs.

intercultural

intercultural |ɪntəˈkʌltʃərəl | ▶adjective taking place between cultures, or derived from different cultures: intercultural communication. DERIVATIVES interculturalism noun

intercurrent

inter |cur ¦rent |ɪntəˈkʌr (ə )nt | ▶adjective 1 Medicine (of a disease ) occurring during the progress of another disease: intercurrent infection with other microbes. 2 rare (of a time or event ) intervening. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin intercurrent- ‘intervening ’, from the verb intercurrere.

intercut

inter |cut |ɪntəˈkʌt | ▶verb ( intercuts, intercutting; past and past participle intercut ) [ with obj. ] alternate (scenes or shots ) with contrasting scenes or shots to make one composite scene in a film: pieces of archive film are intercut with brief interviews | [ no obj. ] : the action intercuts between the time periods.

interdenominational

interdenominational |ˌɪntədɪnɒmɪˈneɪʃ (ə )n (ə )l | ▶adjective relating to more than one religious denomination: an interdenominational service. DERIVATIVES interdenominationally adverb

interdental

inter |dental |ɪntəˈdɛnt (ə )l | ▶adjective situated or placed between the teeth. • Phonetics (of a consonant ) pronounced by placing the tip of the tongue between the teeth, such as the ‘th ’ sounds in the English words ‘thaw ’ and ‘though ’. ▶noun Phonetics an interdental consonant.

interdepartmental

inter |depart |men ¦tal |ˌɪntədiːpɑːtˈmɛnt (ə )l | ▶adjective relating to more than one department. DERIVATIVES interdepartmentally adverb

interdependent

inter |depend |ent |ɪntədɪˈpendənt | ▶adjective (of two or more people or things ) dependent on each other: we in Europe are all increasingly interdependent. DERIVATIVES interdepend verb, interdependence noun, interdependency noun

interdict

inter |dict ▶noun |ˈɪntədɪkt |an authoritative prohibition, in particular: • Law, chiefly Scottish a court order forbidding an act; a negative injunction. • (in the Roman Catholic Church ) a sentence debarring a person or place from ecclesiastical functions and privileges: a papal interdict. ▶verb |ˌɪntəˈdɪkt | [ with obj. ] chiefly N. Amer. 1 prohibit or forbid (something ): society will never interdict sex. • (interdict someone from ) prohibit someone from (doing something ): I have not been interdicted from consuming alcoholic beverages. 2 intercept and prevent the movement of (a prohibited commodity or person ): army efforts to interdict enemy supply shipments. • Military impede (an enemy force ), especially by bombing lines of communication or supply. DERIVATIVES interdiction |-ˈdɪkʃ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN Middle English entredite (in the ecclesiastical sense ), from Old French entredit, from Latin interdictum, past participle of interdicere ‘interpose, forbid by decree ’, from inter- ‘between ’ + dicere ‘say ’. The spelling change in the 16th cent. was due to association with the Latin form.

interdictor

interdictor |ˌɪntəˈdɪktə | ▶noun Military an aircraft designed to interrupt enemy supply operations by aerial bombing. DERIVATIVES interdictory |-ˈdɪkt (ə )ri |adjective

interdigital

inter |digit ¦al |ˌɪntəˈdɪdʒɪt (ə )l | ▶adjective between the fingers or toes.

interdigitate

interdigitate |ˌɪntəˈdɪdʒɪteɪt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] (of two or more things ) interlock like the fingers of two clasped hands: (as adj. interdigitating ) : interdigitating metal bars. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from inter- ‘between ’ + digit + -ate 3 .

interdisciplinary

inter |dis ¦cip ¦lin |ary |ɪntəˈdɪsɪplɪn (ə )ri, ˌɪntədɪsɪˈplɪn (ə )ri | ▶adjective relating to more than one branch of knowledge: an interdisciplinary research programme.

interest

inter |est |ˈɪnt (ə )rɪst | ▶noun 1 [ mass noun ] the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone: she looked about her with interest | [ in sing. ] : he developed an interest in art. • the quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention: a tale full of interest. • [ count noun ] an activity or subject which one enjoys doing or studying: their sole interests are soccer, drink, and cars. 2 [ mass noun ] money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt: the monthly rate of interest | [ as modifier ] : interest payments. 3 the advantage or benefit of a person or group: the merger is not contrary to the public interest | it is in your interest to keep your insurance details to hand | we are acting in the best interests of our customers. • archaic the selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest. 4 a stake or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one: holders of voting rights must disclose their interests | he must have no personal interest in the outcome of the case. • a legal concern, title, or right in property. 5 (usu. interests ) a group or organization having a common concern, especially in politics or business: food interests in Scotland must continue to invest. ▶verb [ with obj. ] excite the curiosity or attention of (someone ): I thought the book might interest Eliot. • (interest someone in ) persuade someone to undertake or acquire (something ): efforts were made to interest her in a purchase. PHRASES at interest (of money borrowed ) on the condition that interest is payable. declare an (or one's ) interest make known one's financial interests in an undertaking before it is discussed. in the interests (or interest ) of something for the benefit of: in the interests of security we are keeping the information confidential. of interest interesting: his book should be of interest to historians. with interest with interest charged or paid. • (of an action ) reciprocated with more force or vigour than the original one: she returned his look with interest. ORIGIN late Middle English (originally as interess ): from Anglo-Norman French interesse, from Latin interesse ‘differ, be important ’, from inter- ‘between ’ + esse ‘be ’. The -t was added partly by association with Old French interest ‘damage, loss ’, apparently from Latin interest ‘it is important ’. The original sense was ‘the possession of a share in or a right to something ’; hence sense 4 of the noun. Sense 1 of the noun and the verb arose in the 18th cent. Sense 2 of the noun was influenced by medieval Latin interesse ‘compensation for a debtor's defaulting ’.

interested

inter |est ¦ed |ˈɪnt (ə )rɪstɪd | ▶adjective 1 showing curiosity or concern about something or someone; having a feeling of interest: I had always been interested in history. 2 [ attrib. ] having an interest or involvement; not impartial: seeking views from all interested parties. DERIVATIVES interestedly adverb, interestedness noun

interest-free

interest-free ▶adjective & adverb with no interest charged on money that has been borrowed: [ as adj. ] : interest-free credit | [ as adv. ] : he lent the money interest-free.

interesting

inter |est |ing |ˈɪnt (ə )rɪstɪŋ | ▶adjective arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention: an interesting debate | it will be very interesting to see what they come up with. PHRASES in an interesting condition archaic, euphemistic (of a woman ) pregnant. DERIVATIVES interestingly adverb he talked interestingly and learnedly | [ sentence adverb ] : interestingly, the researchers did notice a link, interestingness noun

interface

inter |face |ˈɪntəfeɪs | ▶noun 1 a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and interact: the interface between accountancy and the law. • chiefly Physics a surface forming a common boundary between two portions of matter or space, for example between two immiscible liquids: the surface tension of a liquid at its air /liquid interface. 2 Computing a device or program enabling a user to communicate with a computer. • a device or program for connecting two items of hardware or software so that they can be operated jointly or communicate with each other. ▶verb [ no obj. ] (interface with ) 1 interact with (another system, person, etc. ): you will interface with counterparts from sister companies. 2 Computing connect with (another computer or piece of equipment ) by an interface.

interfacial

inter |facial |ɪntəˈfeɪʃ (ə )l | ▶adjective 1 included between two faces of a crystal or other solid. 2 relating to or forming a common boundary between two portions of matter or space.

interfacing

inter |facing |ˈɪntəfeɪsɪŋ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] an extra layer of material or an adhesive stiffener that is applied to the facing of a garment to add support.

interfaith

inter |faith |ˈɪntəfeɪθ, -ˈfeɪθ | ▶adjective relating to or involving different religions or members of different religions: action to encourage interfaith dialogue.

interfere

inter |fere |ɪntəˈfɪə | ▶verb [ no obj. ] 1 (interfere with ) prevent (a process or activity ) from continuing or being carried out properly: a holiday job would interfere with his studies. • (of a thing ) strike against or impede (something ) when working: the rotors are widely separated and do not interfere with one another. • handle or adjust (something ) without permission, especially so as to cause damage: he admitted interfering with a van. 2 intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity: she tried not to interfere in her children's lives. 3 (interfere with ) Brit., euphemistic sexually molest (someone, especially a child ). 4 (interfere with ) Law attempt to bribe or intimidate (a witness ). 5 Physics (of light or other electromagnetic waveforms ) interact to produce interference. • cause interference to a broadcast radio signal. 6 (of a horse ) knock one foot against the fetlock of another leg. DERIVATIVES interferer noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French s'entreferir ‘strike each other ’, from entre- ‘between ’ + ferir (from Latin ferire ‘to strike ’).

interference

inter |fer ¦ence |ɪntəˈfɪər (ə )ns | ▶noun [ mass noun ] 1 the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with: concerns about government interference in church life | [ count noun ] : an unwarranted interference with personal liberty. • American Football the legal blocking of an opponent to clear a way for the ball carrier. • (in ice hockey and other sports ) the illegal hindering of an opponent not in possession of the puck or ball. 2 Physics the combination of two or more electromagnetic waveforms to form a resultant wave in which the displacement is either reinforced or cancelled. • the fading or disturbance of received radio signals caused by unwanted signals from other sources, such as unshielded electrical equipment, or broadcasts from other channels. PHRASES run interference American Football move in such a way as to cause interference. • N. Amer. informal intervene on someone's behalf, typically so as to protect them from distraction or annoyance: Elizabeth was quick to run interference and said that the Professor would be very busy. DERIVATIVES interferential |-fəˈrɛnʃ (ə )l |adjective ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: from interfere, on the pattern of words such as difference .

interference fit

inter |fer ¦ence fit ▶noun a fit between two parts in which the external dimension of one part slightly exceeds the internal dimension of the part into which it has to fit.

interfering

inter |fer ¦ing |ˌɪntəˈfɪərɪŋ | ▶adjective (of a person ) tending to interfere in other people's affairs: interfering busybodies. DERIVATIVES interferingly adverb

interferogram

interferogram |ˌɪntəˈfɪərə (ʊ )gram |(also interferogramme ) ▶noun Physics a pattern formed by wave interference, especially one represented in a photograph or diagram.

interferometer

interferometer |ˌɪntəfəˈrɒmɪtə | ▶noun Physics an instrument in which wave interference is employed to make precise measurements of length of displacement in terms of the wavelength. DERIVATIVES interferometric |-fɛrəˈmɛtrɪk |adjective, interferometrically |-fɛrəˈmɛtrɪk (ə )li |adverb, interferometry noun

interferon

interferon |ˌɪntəˈfɪərɒn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biochemistry a protein released by animal cells, usually in response to the entry of a virus, which has the property of inhibiting virus replication. ORIGIN 1950s: from interfere + -on .

interfile

inter |file |ɪntəˈfʌɪl | ▶verb [ with obj. ] file (two or more sequences ) together. • file (one or more items ) into an existing sequence: this index is interfiled with the main card catalogue.

interflow

inter |flow |ˈɪntəfləʊ | ▶verb [ no obj. ] literary mix or mingle: the thousand varying shades interflowing like a lighted water.

interfluve

interfluve |ˈɪntəfluːv | ▶noun Geology a region between the valleys of adjacent watercourses, especially in a dissected upland. DERIVATIVES interfluvial adjective ORIGIN early 20th cent.: back-formation from interfluvial.

interfuse

inter |fuse |ɪntəˈfjuːz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] literary join or mix (two or more things ) together: (as adj. interfused ) : nowhere do art and life seem so interfused. DERIVATIVES interfusion |-ˈfjuːʒ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Latin interfus- ‘poured among ’, from the verb interfundere, from inter- ‘between ’ + fundere ‘pour ’.

intergalactic

inter |gal ¦act ¦ic |ˌɪntəgəˈlaktɪk | ▶adjective relating to, moving, or situated between two or more galaxies: intergalactic gas. DERIVATIVES intergalactically adverb

intergenerational

intergenerational ▶adjective relating to, involving, or affecting several generations: the intergenerational conflict and political turmoil of the 1960s.

intergeneric

intergeneric |ˌɪntədʒɪˈnɛrɪk | ▶adjective Biology existing between or obtained from different genera: intergeneric differences | an intergeneric hybrid.

interglacial

interglacial |ɪntəˈgleɪsɪəl, -ʃ (ə )l |Geology ▶adjective relating to a period of milder climate between two glacial periods. Compare with interstadial. ▶noun an interglacial period.

intergovernmental

intergovernmental |ˌɪntəgʌv (ə )nˈmɛnt (ə )l, -gʌv (ə )ˈmɛnt (ə )l | ▶adjective relating to or conducted between two or more governments: an intergovernmental conference. DERIVATIVES intergovernmentally adverb

intergrade

inter |grade |ˈɪntəgreɪd | ▶verb [ no obj. ] Biology pass into another form by a series of intervening forms. ▶noun a form resulting from intergrading. DERIVATIVES intergradation noun

intergrow

inter |grow |ɪntəˈgrəʊ | ▶verb ( past intergrew; past participle intergrown ) [ no obj. ] (usu. as adj. intergrown ) (chiefly of crystals ) grow into each other: finely intergrown siderite.

intergrowth

inter |growth |ˈɪntəgrəʊθ | ▶noun a thing produced by intergrowing, especially of mineral crystals in rock.

interim

interim |ˈɪnt (ə )rɪm | ▶noun 1 the intervening time: in the interim I'll just keep my fingers crossed. 2 (usu. interims ) chiefly Brit. an interim dividend, profit, etc. ▶adjective 1 in or for the intervening period; provisional: an interim arrangement. 2 relating to less than a full year's business activity: an interim dividend. ▶adverb archaic meanwhile. ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (denoting a provisional arrangement, originally for the adjustment of religious differences between the German Protestants and the Roman Catholic Church ): from Latin, ‘meanwhile ’.

interior

in |ter ¦ior |ɪnˈtɪəːrɪə | ▶adjective 1 situated on or relating to the inside of something; inner: the interior lighting is not adequate. • (interior to ) chiefly technical situated further in or within: the layer immediately interior to the epidermis. • (in filming ) indoor: interior scenes. 2 [ attrib. ] remote from the coast or frontier; inland: the interior jungle regions. 3 relating to a country's internal affairs: the interior minister. 4 existing or taking place in the mind or soul; mental: an interior monologue. ▶noun 1 the inner part of something; the inside: the interior has been much restored. • an artistic representation of the inside of a building or room: a few still lifes, interiors, and landscapes. 2 (the interior ) the inland part of a country or region: the plains of the interior. 3 (the interior ) the internal affairs of a country: the Minister of the Interior. DERIVATIVES interiorize (also interiorise ) verb, interiorly adverb ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from Latin, ‘inner ’, comparative adjective from inter ‘within ’.

interior angle

in |ter ¦ior angle ▶noun the angle between adjacent sides of a rectilinear figure.

interior decoration

in |ter ¦ior dec ¦or |ation ▶noun [ mass noun ] the decoration of the interior of a building or room, especially with regard for colour combination and artistic effect. DERIVATIVES interior decorator noun

interior design

in |ter ¦ior de ¦sign ▶noun [ mass noun ] the art or process of designing the interior decoration of a room or building. DERIVATIVES interior designer noun

interiority

in ¦ter ¦ior |ity |ɪnˌtɪərɪˈɒrɪti | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the quality of being interior or inward. • inner character; subjectivity: the profound interiority of faith. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: from medieval Latin interioritas, from Latin interior ‘inner ’.

interior monologue

in |ter ¦ior mono |logue ▶noun a piece of writing expressing a character's inner thoughts.

interior-sprung

interior-sprung ▶adjective Brit. (of a mattress ) having coiled springs inside.

interj.

interj. ▶abbreviation interjection.

interject

interject |ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] say (something ) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption: she interjected the odd question here and there | [ no obj. ] : Christina felt bound to interject before there was open warfare. DERIVATIVES interjectory adjective ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Latin interject- ‘interposed ’, from the verb interjicere, from inter- ‘between ’ + jacere ‘to throw ’.

interjection

inter |jec ¦tion |ɪntəˈdʒɛkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun an abrupt remark, especially as an aside or interruption. • an exclamation, especially as a part of speech (e.g. ah!, dear me! ). DERIVATIVES interjectional adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Latin interjectio (n- ), from the verb interjicere (see interject ).

interknit

inter |knit |ɪntəˈnɪt | ▶verb ( interknits, interknitting; past and past participle interknitted or interknit ) [ with obj. ] knit (things ) together; intertwine.

interlace

inter |lace |ɪntəˈleɪs | ▶verb cross or be crossed intricately together; interweave: [ with obj. ] : Jane interlaced her fingers to form a cup | (as adj. interlacing ) : closely interlacing branches. • [ with obj. ] (interlace something with ) mingle or intersperse something with: discussion interlaced with esoteric mathematics. • [ with obj. ] Electronics scan (a video image ) in such a way that alternate lines form one sequence which is followed by the other lines in a second sequence: (as adj. interlaced ) : interlaced displays. DERIVATIVES interlacement noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French entrelacier, from entre- ‘between ’ + lacier ‘to lace ’.

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interlanguage

inter |lan ¦guage |ˈɪntəlaŋgwɪdʒ | ▶noun a language or form of language having features of two others, typically a pidgin or a version produced by a foreign learner.

interlap

inter |lap |ɪntəˈlap | ▶verb ( interlaps, interlapping, interlapped ) [ no obj. ] overlap.

interlard

inter |lard |ɪntəˈlɑːd | ▶verb [ with obj. ] (interlard something with ) intersperse or embellish speech or writing with different material: a compendium of advertisements and reviews, interlarded with gossip. ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘mix with alternate layers of fat ’): from French entrelarder, from entre- ‘between ’ + larder ‘to lard ’.

interlay

inter |lay ▶verb |ɪntəˈleɪ | ( past and past participle interlaid ) [ with obj. ] lay between or among; interpose: strips of granite are interlaid with creamy Sardinian stone. ▶noun |ˈɪntəleɪ | [ mass noun ] an inserted layer: use interlay under foam-backed carpets. • [ count noun ] Printing a sheet of paper placed between a letterpress printing plate and its base to give increased pressure on certain areas.

interlayer

inter |layer |ˈɪntəleɪə | ▶noun a layer situated between two others.

interleaf

inter |leaf |ˈɪntəliːf | ▶noun ( pl. interleaves ) an extra page, typically a blank one, between the leaves of a book.

interleave

inter |leave |ɪntəˈliːv | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 insert pages, typically blank ones, between the pages of (a book ): books of maps interleaved with tracing paper. • place something between the layers of (something ): pasta interleaved with strips of courgette. 2 Telecommunications & Computing mix (digital signals ) by alternating between them. • Computing divide (memory or processing power ) between a number of tasks by allocating segments of it to each task in turn.

interleukin

interleukin |ˌɪntəˈluːkɪn | ▶noun Biochemistry any of a class of glycoproteins produced by leucocytes for regulating immune responses. ORIGIN 1970s: from inter- ‘occurring between ’ + leukocyte (variant of leucocyte ) + -in 1 .

interlibrary

inter |lib ¦rary |ɪntəˈlʌɪbrəri, -bri | ▶adjective between libraries.

interlibrary loan

in ter li brar y loan |ˌintərˈlībrerē ˌɪntərˌlaɪbrəri ˈloʊn | ▶noun a system in which one library borrows a book from another library for the use of an individual.

interline

interline 1 |ɪntəˈlʌɪn | ▶verb [ with obj. ] insert words between the lines of (a document or other text ). ORIGIN late Middle English: from medieval Latin interlineare, from inter- ‘between ’ + Latin linea ‘line ’.

interline

interline 2 |ɪntəˈlʌɪn | ▶verb [ with obj. ] put an extra lining between the ordinary lining and the fabric of (a garment, curtain, etc. ), typically to provide extra strength.

interlinear

inter |lin ¦ear |ɪntəˈlɪnɪə | ▶adjective written or printed between the lines of a text: interlinear glosses. • (of a book ) having the same text in different languages printed on alternate lines. ORIGIN late Middle English: from medieval Latin interlinearis, from inter- ‘between ’ + Latin linearis (from linea ‘line ’).

interlineate

interlineate |ˌɪntəˈlɪnɪeɪt | ▶verb another term for interline 1. DERIVATIVES interlineation |ˌɪntəlɪnɪˈeɪʃ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from medieval Latin interlineat- ‘interlined ’, from the verb interlineare.

interlingua

interlingua |ˌɪntəˈlɪŋgwə | ▶noun an artificial language, devised for machine translation, that makes explicit the distinctions necessary for successful translation into a target language, even where they are not present in the source language. • ( Interlingua ) [ mass noun ] an artificial international language formed of elements common to the Romance languages, designed primarily for scientific and technical use. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from inter- ‘between ’ + Latin lingua ‘tongue ’.

interlingual

inter |lin ¦gual |ɪntəˈlɪŋgw (ə )l | ▶adjective between or relating to two languages: interlingual dictionaries. • relating to an interlingua or artificial interlanguage.

interlining

inter |lin ¦ing |ˈɪntəlʌɪnɪŋ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] material used as an extra lining between the ordinary lining and the fabric of a garment, curtain, etc.

interlink

inter |link |ɪntəˈlɪŋk | ▶verb [ with obj. ] join or connect (two or more things ) together: the department's postgraduate work is closely interlinked with the MSc programme. DERIVATIVES interlinkage noun

interlobular

interlobular |ˌɪntəˈlɒbjʊlə | ▶adjective Anatomy situated between lobes (e.g. of the kidney or liver ).

interlock

inter |lock ▶verb |ɪntəˈlɒk | [ no obj. ] (of two or more things ) engage with each other by overlapping or by the fitting together of projections and recesses: their fingers interlocked | (as adj. interlocking ) : a design of interlocking leaves. • [ with obj. ] lock or join (things ) together: the two planes were almost interlocked as they climbed together. ▶noun |ˈɪntəlɒk | 1 a device or mechanism for connecting or coordinating the function of different components. 2 (also interlock fabric ) [ mass noun ] a fabric knitted with closely interlocking stitches allowing it to stretch. DERIVATIVES interlocker noun

interlocutor

interlocutor |ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə | ▶noun formal a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation. DERIVATIVES interlocution |-ləˈkjuːʃ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN early 16th cent.: modern Latin, from Latin interlocut- ‘interrupted (by speech )’, from the verb interloqui, from inter- ‘between ’ + loqui ‘speak ’.

interlocutory

interlocutory |ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊt (ə )ri | ▶adjective 1 Law (of a decree or judgement ) given provisionally during the course of a legal action. 2 rare relating to dialogue. ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from medieval Latin interlocutorius, from Latin interloqui ‘interrupt ’ (see interlocutor ).

interloper

interloper |ˈɪntələʊpə | ▶noun a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong. DERIVATIVES interlope verb ORIGIN late 16th cent. (denoting an unauthorized trader trespassing on the rights of a trade monopoly ): from inter- ‘amid ’ + -loper as in archaic landloper ‘vagabond ’ (from Middle Dutch landlooper ).

interlude

inter |lude |ˈɪntəl (j )uːd | ▶noun 1 an intervening period of time; an interval: enjoying a lunchtime interlude. • a pause between the acts of a play. 2 a thing occurring or done during an interval. • something performed during a theatre interval: an orchestral interlude. • a piece of music played between other pieces or between the verses of a hymn. • a temporary amusement or diversion that contrasts with what goes before or after: the romantic interlude palled rapidly once he was back in town. ORIGIN Middle English (originally denoting a light dramatic entertainment ): from medieval Latin interludium, from inter- ‘between ’ + ludus ‘play ’.

intermarriage

inter |mar ¦riage |ɪntəˈmarɪdʒ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] marriage between people of different races, castes, or religions: intermarriage between Scots and English borderers was officially forbidden. • marriage between close relations.

intermarry

inter |marry |ɪntəˈmari | ▶verb ( intermarries, intermarrying, intermarried ) [ no obj. ] (of people belonging to different races, castes, or religions ) become connected by marriage: over the centuries the Greeks intermarried with the natives. • (of close relations ) marry each other.

intermediary

intermediary |ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪəri | ▶noun ( pl. intermediaries ) a person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement; a mediator: negotiations took place through an intermediary. ▶adjective intermediate: an intermediary stage. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from French intermédiaire, from Italian intermediario, from Latin intermedius (see intermediate ).

intermediate

intermediate |ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪət | ▶adjective coming between two things in time, place, character, etc.: an intermediate stage of development | a cooled liquid intermediate between liquid and solid. • having or suitable for a level of knowledge or skill between basic and advanced: intermediate skiers | an intermediate course. ▶noun an intermediate thing. • a person at an intermediate level of knowledge or skill. • a chemical compound formed by one reaction and then taking part in another, especially during synthesis. ▶verb |ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪeɪt | [ no obj. ] act as intermediary; mediate: groups which intermediated between the individual and the state. DERIVATIVES intermediacy |-si |noun, intermediately adverb, intermediateness noun, intermediation |-ˈeɪʃ (ə )n |noun, intermediator |-eɪtə |noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from medieval Latin intermediatus, from Latin intermedius, from inter- ‘between ’ + medius ‘middle ’.

intermediate frequency

inter |medi |ate fre |quency ▶noun the frequency to which a radio signal is converted during heterodyne reception.

intermediate host

inter |medi |ate host ▶noun Biology an organism that supports the immature or non-reproductive forms of a parasite. Compare with definitive host.

intermediate technology

inter |medi |ate tech |nol ¦ogy ▶noun [ mass noun ] technology suitable for use in developing countries, typically making use of locally available resources.

intermedium

intermedium |ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪəm | ▶noun ( pl. intermedia |-ˈmiːdɪə | ) Zoology (in tetrapods ) a carpal in the centre of the wrist joint, or a tarsal in the centre of the ankle joint. ORIGIN late 16th cent. (denoting an intervening action or performance ): from late Latin, neuter (used as a noun ) of Latin intermedius ‘intermediate ’.

interment

interment |ɪnˈtəːm (ə )nt | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites: the day of interment | [ count noun ] : interments took place in the churchyard.

intermesh

inter |mesh |ɪntəˈmɛʃ | ▶verb [ no obj. ] (of two or more things ) mesh with one another.

intermezzo

intermezzo |ˌɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ | ▶noun ( pl. intermezzi |-ˈmɛtsi | or intermezzos ) a short connecting instrumental movement in an opera or other musical work. • a short piece for a solo instrument. • a light dramatic, musical, or other performance inserted between the acts of a play. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from Italian, from Latin intermedium ‘interval ’, neuter of intermedius (see intermediate ).

interminable

in |ter ¦min |able |ɪnˈtəːmɪnəb (ə )l | ▶adjective endless or apparently endless (often used hyperbolically ): we got bogged down in interminable discussions. DERIVATIVES interminableness noun, interminably adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin interminabilis, from in- ‘not ’ + terminare (see terminate ).

intermingle

inter |min ¦gle |ɪntəˈmɪŋg (ə )l | ▶verb mix or mingle together: [ no obj. ] : daisies intermingled with huge expanses of gorse and foxgloves | [ with obj. ] : Riesling grapes were always intermingled with other varieties.

intermission

inter |mis ¦sion |ɪntəˈmɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun a pause or break: he was granted an intermission in his studies | [ mass noun ] : the daily work goes on without intermission. • an interval between parts of a play, film, or concert. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin intermissio (n- ), from the verb intermittere (see intermit ).

intermit

intermit |ˌɪntəˈmɪt | ▶verb ( intermits, intermitting, intermitted ) [ with obj. ] suspend or discontinue (an action or practice ) for a time: he was urged to intermit his application. • [ no obj. ] (especially of a fever or pulse ) stop for a time. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin intermittere, from inter- ‘between ’ + mittere ‘let go ’.

intermittent

intermittent claudication

inter |mit |tent clau ¦di |ca ¦tion ▶noun see claudication.

intermix

inter |mix |ɪntəˈmɪks | ▶verb mix together: [ with obj. ] : the ore had to be handled so that it was not inadvertently intermixed with other material | [ no obj. ] : along its southern edge low trees intermix with the shrubs. DERIVATIVES intermixable adjective, intermixture noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (originally as the past participle intermixt ): from Latin intermixtus, past participle of intermiscere ‘mix together ’, from inter- ‘between ’ + miscere ‘to mix ’.

intermodal

inter |modal |ɪntəˈməʊd (ə )l | ▶adjective involving two or more different modes of transport in conveying goods.

intermolecular

inter |mo ¦lecu ¦lar |ˌɪntəməˈlɛkjʊlə | ▶adjective existing or taking place between molecules.

Intermontane Region

intern

in ¦tern ▶noun |ˈɪntəːn |a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification. • N. Amer. a recent medical graduate receiving supervised training in a hospital and acting as an assistant physician or surgeon. Compare with house officer. ▶verb 1 |ɪnˈtəːn | [ with obj. ] confine (someone ) as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons. 2 |ˈɪntəːn | [ no obj. ] N. Amer. serve as an intern. DERIVATIVES internment noun intern ( sense 1 of the verb ), internship noun ORIGIN early 16th cent. (as an adjective in the sense ‘internal ’): from French interne (adjective ), interner (verb ), from Latin internus ‘inward, internal ’. Current senses date from the 19th cent.

internal

in |tern ¦al |ɪnˈtəːn (ə )l | ▶adjective 1 of or situated on the inside: the tube had an internal diameter of 1.1 mm. • inside the body: internal bleeding. • existing or occurring within an organization: an internal telephone system. • relating to affairs and activities within a country rather than with other countries; domestic: internal flights. • experienced in one's mind; inner rather than expressed: internal feelings. • of the inner nature of a thing; intrinsic: the party suffered from grave internal weaknesses. 2 Brit. (of a student ) attending a university as well as taking its examinations. ▶noun (internals ) inner parts or features: all the weapon's internals are well finished and highly polished. DERIVATIVES internality |-ˈnalɪti |noun, internally adverb ORIGIN early 16th cent. (in the sense ‘intrinsic ’): from modern Latin internalis, from Latin internus ‘inward, internal ’.

internal clock

in |tern ¦al clock ▶noun a person's innate sense of time. • another term for biological clock.

internal-combustion engine

internal-combus ¦tion en ¦gine ▶noun an engine which generates motive power by the burning of petrol, oil, or other fuel with air inside the engine, the hot gases produced being used to drive a piston or do other work as they expand.

internal energy

in |tern ¦al en ¦ergy ▶noun [ mass noun ] Physics the energy in a system arising from the relative positions and interactions of its parts.

internal evidence

in |tern ¦al evi |dence ▶noun [ mass noun ] evidence derived from the contents of the thing discussed.

internal exile

in |tern ¦al exile ▶noun [ mass noun ] penal banishment from a part of one's own country.

internalize

internalize |ɪnˈtəːn (ə )lʌɪz |(also internalise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 Psychology make (attitudes or behaviour ) part of one's nature by learning or unconscious assimilation. • acquire knowledge of (the rules of a language ). 2 Economics incorporate (costs ) as part of a pricing structure, especially social costs resulting from a product's manufacture and use. DERIVATIVES internalization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun

internal market

in |tern ¦al mar ¦ket ▶noun 1 another term for single market. 2 (in the UK ) a system of decentralized funding in the National Health Service whereby hospital departments purchase each other's services contractually.

internal rhyme

in |tern ¦al rhyme ▶noun a rhyme involving a word in the middle of a line and another at the end of the line or in the middle of the next.

international

inter |nation ¦al |ɪntəˈnaʃ (ə )n (ə )l | ▶adjective existing, occurring, or carried on between nations: international trade. • agreed on by all or many nations: a violation of international law. • used by people of many nations: large international hotels. ▶noun 1 Brit. a game or contest between teams representing different countries in a sport. • a player who has taken part in an international game or contest. 2 ( International ) any of four associations founded (1864 –1936 ) to promote socialist or communist action. The First International was formed by Karl Marx in London in 1864 as an international working men's association. The Second International was formed in Paris in 1889 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution and still survives as a loose association of social democrats. The Third International, also known as the Comintern, was formed by the Bolsheviks in 1919 to further the cause of world revolution. It was abolished in 1943. The Fourth International, a body of Trotskyist organizations, was formed in 1938 in opposition to the policies of the Stalin-dominated Third International. DERIVATIVES internationality |-ˈnalɪti |noun, internationally adverb

International Atomic Energy Agency

International Atomic Energy Agency (abbrev.: IAEA ) an international organization set up in 1957 to promote research into and the development of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate (abbrev.: IB ) ▶noun trademark a set of examinations intended to qualify successful candidates for higher education in any of several countries.

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (abbrev.: IBRD ) an agency of the United Nations which constitutes the main part of the World Bank. It was established in 1945 and its headquarters are in Washington DC.

International Brigade

International Brigade a group of volunteers which was raised internationally by foreign communist parties and which fought on the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War.

international candle

inter |nation ¦al can ¦dle ▶noun see candle.

International Civil Aviation Organization

International Civil Aviation Organization an agency of the United Nations, founded in 1947 to study problems of international civil aviation and establish standards and regulations.

International Confederation of Free Trade Unions

International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (abbrev.: ICFTU ) an association formed in 1949 to promote free trade unionism worldwide. Its headquarters are in Brussels.

International Court of Justice

International Court of Justice a judicial court of the United Nations which replaced the Cour Permanente de Justice in 1945 and meets at The Hague.

International Date Line

International Date Line ▶noun see Date Line.

International Development Association

International Development Association (abbrev.: IDA ) an affiliate of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank ) established in 1960 to provide assistance primarily in the poorer developing countries.

Internationale

Internationale |ˌɪntənaʃəˈnɑːl | 1 ( the Internationale ) a revolutionary song composed in France in the late 19th century. It was adopted by French socialists and subsequently by others, and was the official anthem of the USSR until 1944. 2 variant spelling of international ( sense 2 of the noun ). ORIGIN French, feminine of international ‘international ’.

International Energy Agency

International Energy Agency (abbrev.: IEA ) an agency founded in 1974, within the framework of the OECD, to coordinate energy supply and demand worldwide. Its headquarters are in Paris.

International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (abbrev.: IFC ) an affiliate of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank ) established in 1956 to assist developing member countries by promoting the growth of the private sector of their economies.

International Fund for Agricultural Development

International Fund for Agricultural Development (abbrev.: IFAD ) an agency of the United Nations whose purpose is to mobilize additional funds for agricultural and rural development in developing countries through programmes that directly benefit the poorest rural populations. It began operations in 1977.

internationalism

inter |nation ¦al |ism |ɪntəˈnaʃ (ə )n (ə )lɪz (ə )m | ▶noun [ mass noun ] 1 the state or process of being international: the internationalism of popular music. • the advocacy of cooperation and understanding between nations. 2 ( Internationalism ) the principles of any of the four Internationals. DERIVATIVES internationalist noun

internationalize

internationalize |ɪntəˈnaʃ (ə )n (ə )lʌɪz |(also internationalise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 make (something ) international. 2 bring (a place ) under the protection or control of two or more nations: (as adj. internationalized ) : an internationalized city. DERIVATIVES internationalization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun

International Labour Organization

International Labour Organization (abbrev.: ILO ) an organization established in 1919 whose aim is to promote lasting peace through social justice, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.

international law

inter |nation ¦al law ▶noun [ mass noun ] a body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognized by nations as binding in their relations with one another.

International Maritime Association

International Monetary Fund

International Monetary Fund (abbrev.: IMF ) an international organization established in 1945 which aims to promote international trade and monetary cooperation and the stabilization of exchange rates. Member countries contribute in gold and in their own currencies to provide a reserve on which they may draw to meet foreign obligations during periods of deficit in their international balance of payments. Payments are usually made on the basis of the country's acceptance of stipulated measures for economic correction, which often entail cuts in public expenditure and an increased cost of living, and have frequently caused controversy. It is affiliated to the United Nations, with headquarters in Washington DC.

International Organization for Standardization

International Organization for Standardization an organization founded in 1946 to standardize measurements for international industrial, commercial, and scientific purposes.

International Phonetic Alphabet

International Phonetic Alphabet (abbrev.: IPA ) an internationally recognized set of phonetic symbols developed in the late 19th century, based on the principle of strict one-to-one correspondence between sounds and symbols.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness

International Society for Krishna Consciousness see Hare Krishna.

International Style

inter |nation ¦al style ▶noun [ mass noun ] a functional style of 20th -century architecture, so called because it crossed national and cultural barriers. It is characterized by the use of steel and reinforced concrete, wide windows, uninterrupted interior spaces, simple lines, and strict geometric forms.

International System of Units

inter |nation ¦al sys ¦tem of units ▶noun a system of physical units (SI units ) based on the metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, candela, and mole, together with a set of prefixes to indicate multiplication or division by a power of ten. ORIGIN translating French Système International d'Unités.

International Telecommunication Union

International Telecommunication Union (abbrev.: ITU ) an organization whose purpose is to promote international cooperation in the use and improvement of telecommunications of all kinds. Founded in Paris in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union, it became an agency of the United Nations in 1947.

international unit

inter |nation ¦al unit ▶noun a unit of activity or potency for vitamins, hormones, or other substances, defined individually for each substance in terms of the activity of a standard quantity or preparation.

internaut

internaut |ˈɪntənɔːt | ▶noun informal a user of the Internet, especially a habitual or skilled one. ORIGIN 1990s: blend of Internet and astronaut .

interne

in |terne ▶noun variant spelling of intern.

internecine

internecine |ˌɪntəˈniːsʌɪn | ▶adjective destructive to both sides in a conflict: the region's history of savage internecine warfare. • relating to conflict within a group. ORIGIN mid 17th cent. (in the sense ‘deadly, characterized by great slaughter ’): from Latin internecinus, based on inter- ‘among ’ + necare ‘to kill ’.

internee

internee |ˌɪntəːˈniː | ▶noun a person who is confined as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons.

internegative

inter |nega ¦tive ▶noun Photography a second negative of an image made from the original negative.

Internet

Inter |net |ˈɪntənɛt | ▶noun (the Internet ) a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols. ORIGIN 1970s (denoting a computer network connecting two or more smaller networks ): from inter- ‘reciprocal, mutual ’ + network .

Internet appliance

Inter |net ap ¦pli |ance ▶noun a small computer designed especially to provide easy access to the Internet.

Internet cafe

Internet cafe ▶noun a simple cafe in which customers pay to use computer terminals to access the Internet.

Internet Protocol

Internet Protocol ▶noun a set of rules governing the format of data sent over the Internet or other network.

interneuron

interneuron |ˌɪntəˈnjʊərɒn |(also interneurone |-rəʊn |) ▶noun Physiology a neuron which transmits impulses between other neurons, especially as part of a reflex arc. DERIVATIVES interneuronal adjective ORIGIN 1930s: from internuncial + neuron .

internist

in ¦tern |ist |ɪnˈtəːnɪst | ▶noun N. Amer. a medical specialist in internal diseases. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from internal + -ist .

internode

internode |ˈɪntənəʊd | ▶noun a slender part between two nodes or joints, in particular: • Botany a part of a plant stem between two of the nodes from which leaves emerge. • Anatomy a stretch of a nerve cell axon sheathed in myelin, between two nodes of Ranvier. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin internodium, from inter- ‘between ’ + nodus ‘knot ’.

internuclear

inter |nuclear |ɪntəˈnjuːklɪə | ▶adjective between nuclei (especially of atoms ).

internuncial

internuncial |ˌɪntəˈnʌnʃ (ə )l | ▶adjective Physiology (of neurons ) forming connections between other neurons in the central nervous system. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin internuntius (from inter- ‘between ’ + nuntius ‘messenger ’) + -al .

interoceanic

inter |ocean ¦ic |ˌɪntərəʊʃɪˈanɪk, -sɪ -| ▶adjective between or connecting two oceans.

interoceptive

interoceptive |ˌɪntərəʊˈsɛptɪv | ▶adjective Physiology relating to stimuli produced within an organism, especially in the gut and other internal organs. Compare with exteroceptive. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from interior + receptive .

interoceptor

interoceptor |ˌɪntərəʊˈsɛptə | ▶noun Physiology a sensory receptor which receives stimuli from within the body, especially from the gut and other internal organs. Compare with exteroceptor.

interoperable

interosseous

interosseous |ˌɪntərˈɒsɪəs | ▶adjective situated between bones, in particular: • Anatomy of or denoting certain muscles of the hand and foot. • of or denoting certain arteries of the forearm.

interp.

interp. ▶abbreviation interpreter.

interpellate

interpellate |ɪnˈtəːpɪleɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 (in a parliament ) interrupt the order of the day by demanding an explanation from (the minister concerned ). 2 Philosophy (of an ideology or discourse ) bring into being or give identity to (an individual or category ). DERIVATIVES interpellation |-ˈleɪʃ (ə )n |noun, interpellator noun ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘interrupt ’): from Latin interpellat- ‘interrupted (by speech )’, from the verb interpellare, from inter- ‘between ’ + pellere ‘to drive ’. Sense 1 dates from the late 19th cent. ; sense 2 is from the works of Althusser.

interpenetrate

interpersonal

inter |per ¦son ¦al |ɪntəˈpəːs (ə )n (ə )l | ▶adjective relating to relationships or communication between people: you will need good interpersonal skills. DERIVATIVES interpersonally adverb

interphase

inter |phase |ˈɪntəfeɪz | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biology the resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell, or between the first and second divisions of meiosis.

interplanetary

inter |plan ¦et |ary |ɪntəˈplanɪt (ə )ri | ▶adjective situated or travelling between planets: interplanetary missions.

interplant

inter |plant |ɪntəˈplɑːnt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] plant (a crop or plant ) together with another crop or plant. • plant (land ) with a mixture of crops or plants.

interplay

inter |play |ˈɪntəpleɪ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the way in which two or more things have an effect on each other: the interplay between inheritance and learning.

interpleader

inter |plead ¦er |ˌɪntəˈpliːdə | ▶noun Law a suit pleaded between two parties to determine a matter of claim or right to property held by a third party. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Anglo-Norman French enterpleder, from enter- ‘between ’ + pleder ‘to plead ’.

Interpol

Interpol |ˈɪntəpɒl | an organization based in France that coordinates investigations made by the police forces of member countries into crimes with an international dimension. ORIGIN originally as the telegraphic address of the International Criminal Police Commission, founded in 1923; from Inter (national ) pol (ice ).

interpolate

interpolate |ɪnˈtəːpəleɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 insert (something of a different nature ) into something else: illustrations were interpolated in the text. • insert (words ) in a book or other text, especially in order to give a false impression as to its date. • alter or enlarge (a text ) by insertion of new material. • Mathematics insert (an intermediate value or term ) into a series by estimating or calculating it from surrounding known values. 2 interject (a remark ) in a conversation: [ with direct speech ] : ‘I dare say, ’ interpolated her employer. DERIVATIVES interpolation |-ˈleɪʃ (ə )n |noun, interpolative |-lətɪv |adjective ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin interpolat- ‘refurbished, altered ’, from the verb interpolare, from inter- ‘between ’ + -polare (related to polire ‘to polish ’).

interpolator

in |ter |pol ¦ator |ɪnˈtəːpəleɪtə | ▶noun 1 a person who interpolates something. 2 a device which guides a tool through a smooth curve when provided with a set of points defining the curve.

interpole

inter |pole ▶noun an auxiliary pole of a commutator placed between the main poles to increase its efficiency.

interpose

inter |pose |ɪntəˈpəʊz | ▶verb 1 [ with obj. ] place or insert between one thing and another: she interposed herself between the newcomers. • say (words ) as an interruption: if I might interpose a personal remark here. 2 [ no obj. ] intervene between parties: [ with infinitive ] : the legislature interposed to suppress these amusements. • [ with obj. ] exercise or advance (a veto or objection ): the memo interposes no objection to issuing a discharge. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from French interposer, from Latin interponere ‘put in ’ (from inter- ‘between ’ + ponere ‘put ’), but influenced by interpositus ‘inserted ’ and Old French poser ‘to place ’.

interposition

inter |pos ¦ition |ɪntəpəˈzɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the action of interposing someone or something: the interposition of members between tiers of management. • interference or intervention. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin interpositio (n- ), from the verb interponere (see interpose ).

interpret

in ¦ter |pret |ɪnˈtəːprɪt | ▶verb ( interprets, interpreting, interpreted ) [ with obj. ] 1 explain the meaning of (information or actions ): the evidence is difficult to interpret. • understand (an action, mood, or way of behaving ) as having a particular meaning: he would no longer interpret her silence as indifference. • perform (a dramatic role or piece of music ) in a way that conveys one's understanding of the creator's ideas. 2 [ no obj. ] translate orally or into sign language the words of a person speaking a different language: I agreed to interpret for Jean-Claude. DERIVATIVES interpretability |-təˈbɪlɪti |noun, interpretable adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French interpreter or Latin interpretari ‘explain, translate ’, from interpres, interpret- ‘agent, translator, interpreter ’.

interpretant

in ter pre tant |inˈtərpritənt ɪnˈtərprətənt | ▶noun (in Peirce's philosophy of language ) the effect of a proposition or sign series on the person who interprets it.

interpretation

in ¦ter ¦pret |ation |ɪntəːprɪˈteɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the action of explaining the meaning of something: the interpretation of data. • [ count noun ] an explanation or way of explaining: this action is open to a number of interpretations. • [ count noun ] a stylistic representation of a creative work or dramatic role: his unique interpretation of the Liszt études. DERIVATIVES interpretational adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French interpretation or Latin interpretatio (n- ), from the verb interpretari (see interpret ).

interpretative

interpretative |ɪnˈtəːprɪtətɪv |(also interpretive ) ▶adjective relating to or providing an interpretation: activities designed to reinforce students' interpretative skills. DERIVATIVES interpretatively adverb

interpreter

in ¦ter |pret ¦er |ɪnˈtəːprɪtə | ▶noun 1 a person who interprets, especially one who translates speech orally or into sign language. 2 Computing a program that can analyse and execute a program line by line. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French interpreteur, from late Latin interpretator, from Latin interpretari (see interpret ).

interprovincial

inter |pro ¦vin |cial |ɪntəprəˈvɪnʃ (ə )l | ▶adjective existing or carried on between provinces of the same country. ▶noun (usu. interprovincials ) a sports tournament between the provinces of a country. • a competitor in an interprovincial tournament.

interquartile

interquartile |ˌɪntəˈkwɔːtʌɪl | ▶adjective Statistics situated between the first and third quartiles of a distribution.

interracial

inter |racial |ɪntəˈreɪʃ (ə )l | ▶adjective existing between or involving different races: interracial conflict. DERIVATIVES interracially adverb

interregnum

interregnum |ˌɪntəˈrɛgnəm | ▶noun ( pl. interregnums or interregna |-nə | ) a period when normal government is suspended, especially between successive reigns or regimes. • (the Interregnum ) the period in English history from the execution of Charles I in 1649 to the Restoration of Charles II in 1660. • an interval between the periods of office of two incumbents in a parish. ORIGIN late 16th cent. (denoting temporary rule between reigns or during suspension of normal government ): from Latin, from inter- ‘between ’ + regnum ‘reign ’.

interrelate

inter |relate |ɪntərɪˈleɪt | ▶verb relate or connect to one other: each component interrelates with all the others | [ with obj. ] : shared values and mechanisms that interrelate peoples in all corners of the world. DERIVATIVES interrelatedness noun

interrelationship

inter |rela ¦tion |ship |ɪntərɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp | ▶noun the way in which each of two or more things is related to the other or others: the interrelationship between the comprehension and production of early vocabulary. DERIVATIVES interrelation noun

interrog.

interrog. ▶abbreviation interrogative.

interrogate

in |ter ¦ro |gate |ɪnˈtɛrəgeɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 ask questions of (someone ) closely, aggressively, or formally: he was interrogated by MI6. 2 obtain data from (a computer file, database, storage device, or terminal ). • (of an electronic device ) transmit a signal to (another device, especially one on a vehicle ) to obtain information about identity, condition, etc. DERIVATIVES interrogator noun ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from Latin interrogat- ‘questioned ’, from the verb interrogare, from inter- ‘between ’ + rogare ‘ask ’.

interrogation

in |ter ¦ro |ga ¦tion |ɪnˌtɛrəˈgeɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated: would he keep his mouth shut under interrogation? | [ count noun ] : he had conducted hundreds of criminal interrogations. DERIVATIVES interrogational adjective

interrogation point

interrogation point (also interrogation mark ) ▶noun another term for question mark.

interrogative

interrogative |ˌɪntəˈrɒgətɪv | ▶adjective having the force of a question: a hard, interrogative stare. • Grammar used in questions: an interrogative adverb. Contrasted with affirmative and negative. ▶noun a word used in questions, such as how or what . • a construction that has the force of a question. DERIVATIVES interrogatively adverb ORIGIN early 16th cent.: from late Latin interrogativus, from Latin interrogare (see interrogate ).

interrogatory

interrogatory |ˌɪntəˈrɒgət (ə )ri | ▶adjective conveying a question; questioning: she abandoned her interrogatory monologue. ▶noun ( pl. interrogatories ) Law a written question which is formally put to one party in a case by another party and which must be answered. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: the noun from medieval Latin interrogatoria, plural of interrogatorium; the adjective from late Latin interrogatorius, based on Latin interrogare (see interrogate ).

interrupt

inter |rupt |ɪntəˈrʌpt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process ): the buzzer interrupted his thoughts. • stop (someone speaking ) by saying or doing something: ‘Of course …’ Shepherd began, but his son interrupted him. 2 break the continuity of (a line or surface ): the coastal plain is interrupted by chains of large lagoons. • obstruct (something, especially a view ). DERIVATIVES interruptible adjective, interruptive adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin interrupt- ‘broken, interrupted ’, from the verb interrumpere, from inter- ‘between ’ + rumpere ‘to break ’.

interrupted

inter |rupt ¦ed |ɪntəˈrʌptɪd | ▶adjective 1 Botany (of a compound leaf or other plant organ ) made discontinuous by smaller interposed leaflets or intervals of bare stem. 2 Music (of a cadence ) having a penultimate dominant chord that is followed not by the expected chord of the tonic but by another, usually that of the submediant.

interrupter

interrupter |ɪntəˈrʌptə |(also interruptor ) ▶noun a person or thing that interrupts. • a device that automatically breaks an electric circuit if a fault develops.

interruption

inter |rup ¦tion |ɪntəˈrʌpʃn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the action of interrupting or being interrupted: a chance to study without interruption. • [ count noun ] an act, utterance, or period that interrupts someone or something: she ignored the interruption and carried on | students returning to education after an interruption in their career.

inter se

inter se |ˌɪntə ˈseɪ | ▶adverb between or among themselves: covenants entered into by all the shareholders inter se. ORIGIN Latin.

intersect

inter |sect |ɪntəˈsɛkt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] divide (something ) by passing or lying across it: the area is intersected only by minor roads. • [ no obj. ] (of two or more things ) pass or lie across each other: lines of latitude and longitude intersect at right angles. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin intersect- ‘cut, intersected ’, from the verb intersecare, from inter- ‘between ’ + secare ‘to cut ’.

intersection

inter |sec ¦tion |ɪntəˈsɛkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect: the intersection of a plane and a cone. • a point at which two or more things intersect, especially a road junction: a red light at the intersection with Brompton Road. • an act of intersecting. DERIVATIVES intersectional adjective ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin intersectio (n- ), from intersecare (see intersect ).

intersegmental

intersegmental |ˌɪntəsɛgˈmɛnt (ə )l | ▶adjective chiefly Zoology situated or occurring between segments. DERIVATIVES intersegmentally adverb

interseptal

interseptal |ɪntəˈsɛpt (ə )l | ▶adjective Anatomy & Zoology situated between septa or partitions.

intersession

inter |ses ¦sion ▶noun 1 US a short period between university terms, sometimes used by students to engage in projects outside the normal academic programme. 2 Canadian a short university term in which thirteen weeks of course material is covered in five or six weeks of intensive study.

intersex

inter |sex |ˈɪntəsɛks | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the abnormal condition of being intermediate between male and female; hermaphroditism. • [ count noun ] an intersex individual; a hermaphrodite.

intersexual

interspace

interspecific

interspecific |ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk | ▶adjective Biology existing or occurring between different species: interspecific differences. DERIVATIVES interspecifically adverb

intersperse

inter |sperse |ɪntəˈspəːs | ▶verb [ with obj. ] scatter among or between other things; place here and there: deep pools interspersed by shallow shingle banks. • diversify (a thing or things ) with other things at intervals: the debate was interspersed with angry exchanges. DERIVATIVES interspersion noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘diversify (something ) by introducing other things at intervals ’): from Latin interspers- ‘scattered between ’, from interspergere, from inter- ‘between ’ + spargere ‘scatter ’.

interspinal

inter |spinal |ɪntəˈspʌɪn (ə )l | ▶adjective Anatomy situated between the spines or spinose protuberances of the vertebrae. DERIVATIVES interspinous adjective

interstadial

interstadial |ˌɪntəˈsteɪdɪəl |Geology ▶adjective relating to a minor period of less cold climate during a glacial period. Compare with interglacial. ▶noun an interstadial period. ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from inter- ‘between ’ + stadial from Latin stadialis, from stadium ‘stage ’.

interstate

inter |state ▶adjective |ɪntəˈsteɪt |existing or carried on between states, especially of the US: interstate travel. • US in a different state from one referred to or understood: their interstate rivals. ▶noun |ˈɪntəsteɪt |(also interstate highway ) one of a system of motorways running between US states. ▶adverb |ɪntəˈsteɪt |Austral. from one state to another.

interstellar

interstellar |ˌɪntəˈstɛlə | ▶adjective occurring or situated between stars: interstellar travel.

interstice

interstice |ɪnˈtəːstɪs | ▶noun (usu. interstices ) an intervening space, especially a very small one: sunshine filtered through the interstices of the arching trees. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin interstitium, from intersistere ‘stand between ’, from inter- ‘between ’ + sistere ‘to stand ’.

interstitial

interstitial |ˌɪntəˈstɪʃ (ə )l | ▶adjective of, forming, or occupying interstices: the interstitial space. • Ecology (of minute animals ) living in the spaces between individual sand grains in the soil or aquatic sediments: interstitial fauna. ▶noun Computing an advertisement that appears while a chosen website or page is downloading. DERIVATIVES interstitially adverb

intersubjective

intertextuality

intertextuality |ˌɪntətɛkstjʊˈalɪti | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the relationship between texts, especially literary ones. DERIVATIVES intertextual adjective, intertextually adverb

intertidal

inter |tidal |ɪntəˈtʌɪd (ə )l | ▶adjective Ecology of or denoting the area of a seashore which is covered at high tide and uncovered at low tide.

intertrack

inter |track ▶adjective (of betting, especially on horse races ) involving bets placed at racecourses other than the one at which the race betted on is being run.

intertribal

inter |tribal |ɪntəˈtrʌɪb (ə )l | ▶adjective existing or occurring between different tribes: intertribal conflict. • involving members of more than one tribe: an intertribal group.

intertrigo

intertrigo |ˌɪntəˈtrʌɪgəʊ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Medicine inflammation caused by the rubbing of one area of skin on another. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: from Latin, ‘a sore place caused by rubbing ’, from interterere ‘rub against each other ’.

intertropical convergence zone

intertropical con |ver ¦gence zone |ˌɪntəˈtrɒpɪk (ə )l | ▶noun a narrow zone near the equator where northern and southern air masses converge, typically producing low atmospheric pressure.

intertwine

inter |twine |ɪntəˈtwʌɪn | ▶verb twist or twine together: [ with obj. ] : a net made of cotton intertwined with other natural fibres | [ no obj. ] : the coils intertwine with one another like strands of spaghetti. • [ with obj. ] connect or link (two or more things ) closely: as with most traditions, fact and fiction have become inextricably intertwined. DERIVATIVES intertwinement noun

intertwist

inter |twist |ɪntəˈtwɪst | ▶verb [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. intertwisted ) twisted together: intertwisted trees.

interval

inter |val |ˈɪntəv (ə )l | ▶noun 1 an intervening time: after his departure, there was an interval of many years without any meetings | the day should be dry with sunny intervals. 2 a pause or break in activity: an interval of mourning. • Brit. a period of time separating parts of a theatrical or musical performance. • a break between the parts of a sports match. 3 a space between two things; a gap. 4 the difference in pitch between two sounds. PHRASES at intervals 1 with time between; not continuously: the light flashed at intervals. 2 with spaces between: the path is marked with rocks at intervals. DERIVATIVES intervallic |-ˈvalɪk |adjective ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French entrevalle, based on Latin intervallum ‘space between ramparts, interval ’, from inter- ‘between ’ + vallum ‘rampart ’.

interval estimate

inter |val es ¦ti |mate ▶noun Statistics an interval within which the value of a parameter of a population has a stated probability of occurring. Compare with point estimate.

intervalometer

intervalometer |ˌɪntəvəˈlɒmɪtə | ▶noun Photography an attachment or facility on a camera that operates the shutter regularly at set intervals over a period. On a cine camera the device is used for time-lapse photography.

interval training

inter |val training ▶noun [ mass noun ] physical training consisting of alternating periods of high- and low-intensity activity.

intervene

inter |vene |ɪntəˈviːn | ▶verb [ no obj. ] 1 take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events: he acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute | [ with infinitive ] : their forces intervened to halt the attack. • (of an event or circumstance ) occur as a delay or obstacle to something being done: Christmas intervened and the investigation was suspended. • interrupt verbally: [ with direct speech ] : ‘It's true! ’ he intervened. • Law become involved in a lawsuit as a third party. 2 (usu. as adj. intervening ) occur in the time between events: to occupy the intervening months she took a job in a hospital. • be situated between things: they heard the sound of distant gunfire, muffled by the intervening trees. DERIVATIVES intervener noun, intervenient adjective, intervenor noun ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘come in as an extraneous factor or thing ’): from Latin intervenire, from inter- ‘between ’ + venire ‘come ’.

intervention

inter |ven ¦tion |ɪntəˈvɛnʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the action or process of intervening: a high degree of state intervention in the economy | [ count noun ] : repeated interventions by central banks. • interference by a state in another's affairs: the government was reported to be considering military intervention. • action taken to improve a medical disorder: two patients were referred for surgical intervention. DERIVATIVES interventional adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin interventio (n- ), from the verb intervenire (see intervene ).

interventionist

inter |ven ¦tion |ist |ɪntəˈvɛnʃ (ə )nɪst | ▶adjective favouring intervention, especially by a government in its domestic economy or by one state in the affairs of another. ▶noun a person in favour of interventionism. DERIVATIVES interventionism noun

intervertebral

intervertebral |ˌɪntəˈvəːtɪbr (ə )l | ▶adjective situated between vertebrae: intervertebral joints.

intervertebral disc

inter |ver ¦te ¦bral disc ▶noun see disc ( sense 2 ).

interview

inter |view |ˈɪntəvjuː | ▶noun a meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation. • a conversation between a journalist or radio or television presenter and a person of public interest, used as the basis of a broadcast or publication: a half-hour interview with the prime minister. • an oral examination of an applicant for a job, college place, etc.: I am pleased to advise you that you have been selected for interview. • a session of formal questioning of a person by the police. ▶verb [ with obj. ] hold an interview with (someone ): she was interviewed by a reporter from the Daily News | police are keen to interview two men seen nearby. • [ no obj., with adverbial ] perform (well or badly ) at an interview. DERIVATIVES interviewee |-vjuːˈiː |noun, interviewer noun ORIGIN early 16th cent. (formerly also as enterview ): from French entrevue, from s'entrevoir ‘see each other ’, from voir ‘to see ’, on the pattern of vue ‘a view ’.

inter vivos

inter vivos |ˌɪntə ˈviːvəʊs | ▶adverb & adjective (especially of a gift as opposed to a legacy ) between living people. ORIGIN Latin.

intervocalic

intervocalic |ˌɪntəvə (ʊ )ˈkalɪk | ▶adjective Phonetics occurring between vowels. DERIVATIVES intervocalically adverb

interwar

inter |war |ɪntəˈwɔː | ▶adjective existing in the period between two wars, especially the two world wars (i.e. between 1918 and 1939 ).

interweave

inter |weave |ɪntəˈwiːv | ▶verb ( past interwove |-ˈwəʊv |; past participle interwoven |-ˈwəʊv (ə )n | ) weave or become woven together: [ with obj. ] : the rugs are made by tightly interweaving the strands | [ no obj. ] : the branches met and interwove above his head. • [ with obj. ] blend closely: Wordsworth's political ideas are often interwoven with his philosophical and religious beliefs.

Interweb

Interweb |ˈɪntəwɛb | ▶noun humorous the Internet.

interwind

interwind |ˌɪntəˈwʌɪnd | ▶verb ( past and past participle interwound |-ˈwaʊnd | ) [ with obj. ] (usu. as adj. interwound ) wind together: a transformer consists of two interwound coils.

interwork

inter |work |ɪntəˈwəːk | ▶verb [ no obj. ] Computing (of items of hardware or software ) be able to connect, communicate, or exchange data.

American Oxford Thesaurus

inter

inter verb See bury (sense 1 ).

interact

interact verb how the children interact is a primary focus of our observations: communicate, interface, connect, cooperate; meet, socialize, mix, be in contact, have dealings, work together.

interactive

interactive adjective for an interactive version of this game, visit our website: two-way, responsive, able to react /respond; hands-on, direct.

intercede

intercede verb a third party was called in to intercede: mediate, intermediate, arbitrate, conciliate, negotiate, moderate; intervene, interpose, step in, act; plead, petition, advocate.

intercept

intercept verb the ball was intercepted | a nearby Coast Guard cutter was able to intercept the gunrunners before they reached the harbor: stop, head off, cut off; catch, seize, grab, snatch; obstruct, impede, interrupt, block, check, detain; ambush, challenge, waylay.

intercession

intercession noun the hostages were released after intercession by trained negotiators: mediation, intermediation, arbitration, conciliation, negotiation; intervention, involvement; pleading, petition, entreaty, agency; diplomacy.

interchange

interchange verb the watch comes with five different straps, which can be interchanged to match your outfit: substitute, transpose, switch, alternate; exchange, swap, trade; reverse, invert, replace. ▶noun 1 the interchange of ideas: exchange, trade, swap, barter, give and take, traffic, reciprocation, reciprocity; archaic truck. 2 a highway interchange: junction, intersection, crossing; overpass, exit (ramp ), cloverleaf.

interchangeable

interchangeable adjective the attachments for these two vacuum cleaners are interchangeable: similar, identical, indistinguishable, alike, the same, uniform, twin, undifferentiated; corresponding, commensurate, equivalent, synonymous, comparable, equal; transposable.

intercom

intercom noun a familiar voice on the intercom entreated us to hurry to the loading dock: public address system, PA system, paging system; loudspeaker, squawk box; baby monitor.

interconnected

interconnected adjective our lives have always been interconnected | interconnected office phones: connecting, connected, interconnecting; joined, linked, fused, intertwined.

intercourse

intercourse noun 1 social intercourse: dealings, relations, relationships, association, connections, contact; interchange, communication, communion, correspondence; negotiations, bargaining, transactions; trade, traffic, commerce; informal doings, truck. 2 she did not consent to intercourse: sexual intercourse, sex, lovemaking, sexual relations, intimacy, coupling, mating, copulation, penetration; informal nookie, whoopee; technical coitus, coition; formal fornication; dated carnal knowledge.

interdict

interdict noun they breached an interdict: prohibition, ban, bar, veto, proscription, interdiction, embargo, moratorium, injunction. ANTONYMS permission. ▶verb 1 they interdicted foreign commerce: prohibit, forbid, ban, bar, veto, proscribe, embargo, disallow, debar, outlaw; stop, suppress; Law enjoin. ANTONYMS permit. 2 efforts to interdict the flow of heroin: intercept, stop, head off, cut off; obstruct, impede, block; detain. ANTONYMS facilitate. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See prohibit . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

interest

interest noun 1 we listened with interest: attentiveness, attention, absorption; heed, regard, notice; curiosity, inquisitiveness; enjoyment, delight, enthusiasm. ANTONYMS boredom. 2 places of interest: attraction, appeal, fascination, charm, beauty, allure. ANTONYMS repulsion. 3 this will be of interest to those involved: concern, consequence, importance, import, significance, note, relevance, value, weight; formal moment. ANTONYMS irrelevance. 4 her interests include reading: hobby, pastime, leisure pursuit, recreation, diversion, amusement; passion, enthusiasm; informal thing, bag, cup of tea. 5 a financial interest in the firm: stake, share, claim, investment, stock, equity; involvement, concern. 6 what is your interest in the case? involvement, partiality, partisanship, preference, loyalty; bias, prejudice. 7 his attorney guarded his interests: concern, business, affair. 8 her savings earned interest: dividends, profits, returns; a percentage. ▶verb 1 a topic that interests you: appeal to, be of interest to, attract, intrigue, fascinate; absorb, engross, rivet, grip, captivate; amuse, divert, entertain; arouse one's curiosity, whet one's appetite; informal float someone's boat, tickle someone's fancy. ANTONYMS bore. 2 can I interest you in a drink? persuade to have, tempt to have; sell. PHRASES in someone's best interests there was bitter disagreement over which treatment would be in their father's best interests: of (the most ) benefit to, to the advantage of; for the sake of, for the benefit of.

interested

interested adjective 1 an interested crowd: attentive, intent, absorbed, engrossed, fascinated, riveted, gripped, captivated, rapt, agog; intrigued, inquisitive, curious; keen, eager; informal all ears, nosy, snoopy. ANTONYMS uninterested, bored. 2 the government consulted with interested groups: concerned, involved, affected, connected, related. ANTONYMS uninvolved. 3 no interested party can judge the contest: partisan, partial, biased, prejudiced, preferential. ANTONYMS disinterested, nonpartisan.

interesting

interesting adjective a dramatic look inside the classroom that makes for some interesting television: absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, riveting, gripping, compelling, compulsive, captivating, engaging, enthralling; appealing, attractive; amusing, entertaining, stimulating, thought-provoking, diverting, intriguing. ANTONYMS boring. WORD SPECTRUM: interesting / boring

interesting absorbing riveting transfixing mesmerizing hypnotic spellbinding captivating engrossing bewitching charming alluring irresistible enthralling entrancing beguiling fascinating gripping engaging exciting stimulating intriguing appealing endearing delightful attractive compelling enjoyable entertaining diverting amusing frivolous flippant

facetious

ironic wry dry bland uninspiring plodding pedestrian lackluster colorless humdrum mundane dreary gray dull tedious stiff leaden wooden mechanical tiresome insipid jejune plain vanilla a dime a dozen routine run-of-the-mill nothing to write home about ordinary conventional unoriginal unremarkable unimaginative boring

Word Spectrums show shades of meaning between two polar opposites.

interfere

interfere verb 1 we don't let emotion interfere with our duty: impede, obstruct, stand in the way of, hinder, inhibit, restrict, constrain, hamper, handicap, cramp, check, block; disturb, disrupt, influence, impinge on, affect, confuse. 2 she tried not to interfere in his life: butt into, barge into, pry into, intrude into, intervene in, get involved in, encroach on, impinge on; meddle in, tamper with; informal poke one's nose into, horn in on, muscle in on, stick one's oar in.

interference

interference noun 1 they resent state interference: intrusion, intervention, intercession, involvement, trespass, meddling, prying; informal butting in. 2 radio interference: disruption, disturbance, distortion, static.

interim

interim noun in the interim they did more research: meantime, meanwhile, intervening time; interlude, interval. ▶adjective an interim advisory body: provisional, temporary, pro tem, stopgap, short-term, fill-in, caretaker, acting, transitional, makeshift, improvised, impromptu. ANTONYMS permanent.

interior

interior adjective 1 the house has interior paneling: inside, inner, internal, intramural. ANTONYMS exterior. 2 the interior waterways of British Columbia: inland, inshore, noncoastal, inner, innermost, central, upcountry, upland. ANTONYMS outer. 3 an interior monologue: inner, mental, spiritual, psychological; private, personal, intimate, secret. ▶noun 1 the yacht's interior: inside, inner part, inner area, depths, recesses, bowels, belly; center, core, heart, nucleus; informal innards. ANTONYMS exterior, outside. 2 the interior of the province: center, heartland, hinterland, backcountry, bush. ANTONYMS borderland.

interject

interject verb 1 may I interject a comment? interpose, introduce, throw in, interpolate, add, insert. 2 please refrain from interjecting during each speaker's two-minute introductory remarks: interrupt, intervene, cut in, break in, butt in, chime in; have one's say; informal put one's oar in, put one's two cents in.

interlace

interlace verb she was careful to interlace her tough remarks with compliments for the prime minister: interweave, mingle, mesh, entwine, intertwine, twine; intersperse, sprinkle, punctuate.

interlock

interlock verb the puzzle pieces are designed to interlock: interconnect, interlink, engage, mesh, intermesh, join, unite, connect, couple.

interloper

interloper noun we were made to feel more like interlopers than vacationers: intruder, encroacher, trespasser, invader, infiltrator; uninvited guest; outsider, stranger, alien; informal gatecrasher, buttinsky.

interlude

interlude noun the scene in the hospital room was a welcome interlude in this relentlessly high-paced adventure: interval, intermission, break, recess, pause, respite, rest, breathing space, halt, gap, stop, stoppage, hiatus, lull; informal breather, time out.

intermediary

intermediary noun the deal was concluded through an intermediary: mediator, go-between, negotiator, intervenor, intercessor, arbitrator, arbiter, conciliator, peacemaker; middleman, broker.

intermediate

intermediate adjective an intermediate stage in the cell's development: in-between, middle, mid, midway, halfway, median, medial, intermediary, intervening, transitional.

interment

interment noun See burial. USAGE interment, internment Interment = burial ( interment will take place just after the funeral service ). Internment = detention, especially of aliens in wartime ( the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II ). Interment is sometimes, especially in obituaries, confounded with internment —e.g.: “Graveside ceremony and internment [read interment ] will be at Hillside Cemetery in Peekskill immediately following. ” ( Times Union [Albany ]; Aug. 22, 2000.).Usage notes show additional guidance on finer points of English usage.

interminable

interminable adjective the interminable silence was finally broken by the plaints of her crying infant: (seemingly ) endless, never-ending, unending, nonstop, everlasting, ceaseless, unceasing, incessant, constant, continual, uninterrupted, sustained; monotonous, tedious, long-winded, overlong, rambling. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See eternal . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

intermingle

intermingle verb marinating overnight allows the flavors to intermingle: mix, intermix, mingle, blend, fuse, merge, combine, amalgamate, integrate, unite; rare commix, admix; literary commingle.

intermission

intermission noun refreshments are available during the intermission: interval, interlude, halftime, entr'acte, break, recess, pause, rest, respite, breathing space, lull, gap, stop, stoppage, halt, hiatus; cessation, suspension; informal breather, time out.

intermittent

intermittent adjective intermittent bursts of gunfire: sporadic, irregular, fitful, spasmodic, broken, fragmentary, discontinuous, isolated, random, patchy, scattered; occasional, infrequent, periodic, episodic, recurring, recurrent, on and off; informal herky-jerky. ANTONYMS continuous. WORD TOOLKIT See recurring . Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.

intern

intern verb 1 the refugees were interned in camps: confine, detain, hold (captive ), lock up, imprison, incarcerate, impound, jail; informal put away. 2 she's interning with an accounting firm: apprentice, train; Law article. ▶noun an intern at a local firm: trainee, apprentice, probationer, (summer ) student, novice, beginner.

internal

internal adjective 1 the internal structure of the building: inner, interior, inside, intramural; central. ANTONYMS external. 2 Canada's internal affairs: domestic, home, interior, civil, local; national, federal, provincial, state. ANTONYMS foreign. 3 an internal battle with herself: mental, psychological, emotional; personal, private, secret, hidden.

international

international adjective international business concerns: global, worldwide, intercontinental, universal; multinational. ANTONYMS national, local.

Internet

Internet noun available on the Internet: World Wide Web, Web, WWW, cyberspace, Net, information superhighway, Infobahn. ▶adjective Internet cafes: cyber, wired, online, virtual, digital, Web, Web-based, e-, Net.

internment

internment noun the internment of enemy aliens during the First World War: detention, confinement, custody, captivity, imprisonment, incarceration. USAGE See interment . Usage notes show additional guidance on finer points of English usage.

interplay

interplay noun the interplay between fighter and trainer: interaction, interchange, exchange; teamwork, cooperation, reciprocation, reciprocity, give and take.

interpolate

interpolate verb language models can be interpolated online: insert, interpose, interject, enter, add, incorporate, inset, put, introduce.

interpose

interpose verb 1 he interposed himself between the girls: insinuate, insert, place, put. 2 I must interpose a note of caution: introduce, insert, interject, add, put in; informal slip in. 3 they interposed to uphold the truce: intervene, intercede, step in, involve oneself; interfere, intrude, butt in, cut in, meddle; informal barge in, horn in, muscle in.

interpret

interpret verb 1 the rabbis interpret the Jewish laws: explain, elucidate, expound, explicate, clarify, illuminate, shed light on. 2 the remark was interpreted as an invitation: understand, construe, take (to mean ), see, regard. 3 the symbols are difficult to interpret: decipher, decode, unscramble, make intelligible; understand, comprehend, make sense of, figure out; informal crack. 4 he interpreted the role of Hamlet: perform, act, play, render, depict, portray. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See clarify . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

interpretation

interpretation noun 1 the interpretation of the Bible's teachings: explanation, elucidation, expounding, exposition, explication, exegesis, clarification. 2 they argued over interpretation: meaning, understanding, construal, connotation, explanation, inference. 3 the interpretation of experimental findings: analysis, evaluation, review, study, examination. 4 his interpretation of the sonata: rendition, rendering, execution, presentation, performance, portrayal.

interpreter

interpreter noun 1 he spoke through an interpreter | interpreters were brought in to read the German messages: translator, transcriber, transliterator. 2 a fine interpreter of this role: performer, presenter, exponent; singer, player, actor, dancer. 3 interpreters of Italian art: analyst, evaluator, reviewer, critic.

interrogate

interrogate verb the suspects were interrogated in separate rooms: question, cross-question, cross-examine, quiz, catechize; interview, examine, debrief, give someone the third degree; informal pump, grill.

interrogation

interrogation noun he was taken to the police station for interrogation: questioning, cross-questioning, cross-examination, quizzing; interview, debriefing, inquiry, the third degree; informal grilling; Law examination.

interrupt

interrupt verb 1 she opened her mouth to interrupt: cut in (on ), break in (on ), barge in (on ), intervene (in ), put one's oar in, put one's two cents in, interject; informal butt in (on ), chime in (with ). 2 the band had to interrupt their tour: suspend, adjourn, discontinue, break off, put on hold; stop, halt, cease, end, bring to an end /close; informal put on ice, put on the back burner. 3 the coastal plain is interrupted by large lagoons: break (up ) by, punctuate by /with; pepper with, strew with, dot with, scatter with, sprinkle with. 4 their view was interrupted by houses: obstruct, impede, block, restrict, hamper.

interruption

interruption noun 1 he was not pleased at her interruption: cutting in, barging in, intervention, intrusion; informal butting in. 2 an interruption of the power supply: discontinuation, breaking off, suspension, disruption, stopping, stoppage, halting, cessation. 3 an interruption in her career: interval, interlude, break, pause, gap, hiatus.

intersect

intersect verb 1 the lines intersect at right angles: cross, crisscross; technical decussate. 2 the cornfield is intersected by a track: bisect, divide, cut in two /half, cut across /through, crosscut; cross, traverse.

intersection

intersection noun 1 the intersection of two lines: crossing, crisscrossing; meeting. 2 the driver stopped at an intersection: junction, interchange, crossroads, corner, cloverleaf.

intersperse

intersperse verb 1 giant poppies were interspersed among the rocks: scatter, disperse, spread, strew, dot, sprinkle, pepper. 2 the beech trees are interspersed with pines: intermix, mix, mingle, diversified, punctuate.

intertwine

intertwine verb a wreath of laurel, intertwined with daffodils: entwine, interweave, interlace, twist, braid, plait, splice, knit, weave, mesh.

interval

interval noun 1 Baldwin made two speeches in the interval: interim, interlude, intervening time, intervening period, meantime, meanwhile. 2 short intervals between contractions: stretch, period, time, spell; break, pause, gap. 3 intervals of still water: opening, distance, span, space, area.

intervene

intervene verb 1 had the war not intervened, they might have married: occur, happen, take place, arise, crop up, come about; literary come to pass, befall, betide. 2 she intervened in the dispute: intercede, involve oneself, get involved, interpose oneself, step in; mediate, referee; interfere, intrude, meddle, interrupt.

interview

interview noun all applicants will be called for an interview: meeting, discussion, conference, examination, interrogation; audience, talk, dialogue, exchange, conversation. ▶verb we interviewed seventy subjects for the survey: talk to, have a discussion with, have a dialogue with; question, interrogate, cross-examine, meet with; poll, canvass, survey, sound out; informal grill, pump; Law examine.

interviewer

interviewer noun her first stint as an interviewer was for her fifth-grade newsletter: questioner, interrogator, examiner, assessor, appraiser; journalist, reporter.

interweave

interweave verb 1 the threads are interwoven: intertwine, entwine, interlace, splice, braid, plait; twist together, weave together, wind together; Nautical marry. 2 their fates were interwoven: interlink, link, connect; intermix, mix, merge, blend, interlock, bind together, knit together, fuse.

Oxford Thesaurus

inter

inter verb his remains were interred in the new cemetery: bury, lay to rest, consign to the grave, entomb, inurn; earth up; informal put six feet under, plant; N. Amer. informal deep-six; literary sepulchre, ensepulchre, inhume, inearth. ANTONYMS exhume.

intercede

intercede verb several nations offered to intercede on the captives' behalf: mediate, act as an intermediary, intermediate, negotiate, arbitrate, moderate, conciliate, act as honest broker, intervene, interpose, step in, become /get involved, act, take action, take measures, take a hand; plead, petition, entreat, supplicate.

intercept

intercept verb an Italian naval vessel intercepted the gunrunners' boat: stop, head off, cut off; catch, seize, grab, snatch, expropriate, commandeer; obstruct, impede, interrupt, block, check, detain; attack, ambush, take on, challenge, pounce on, swoop down on, waylay, accost, tackle, confront; informal buttonhole.

intercession

intercession noun he made contact with the Austrians through the intercession of the Serbs: mediation, intermediation, negotiation, arbitration, conciliation, intervention, interposition, involvement, action; pleading, petition, entreaty, supplication, good offices, agency, shuttle diplomacy; rare mediatorship.

intercessor

intercessor noun they act as priests, intercessors between the people and the gods: mediator, moderator, go-between, negotiator, middleman, intermediary, intervenor, interceder, arbitrator, arbiter; conciliator, reconciler, broker, honest broker, petitioner, supplicant, liaison officer, peacemaker.

interchange

interchange verb |(stress on the third syllable ) | 1 superiors and subordinates freely interchange ideas and information: exchange, trade, swap, change, barter, bandy, reciprocate; archaic truck. 2 the terms ‘tone ’ and ‘colour ’ are often wrongly interchanged: substitute, transpose, exchange, change, switch, swap (round ), reverse, invert, turn about /around, change (round ), move (around ), rearrange, reorder, replace, supplant. ▶noun |(stress on the first syllable ) | 1 the interchange of ideas between the producers and the end users: exchange, trading, trade, swap, swapping, barter, bandying, give and take, traffic, trafficking, reciprocation, reciprocity; archaic truck. 2 the interchange of the ninth and tenth columns: substitution, transposition, exchange, switch, switching, swap, swapping, reversal, inversion, change, rearrangement, reordering, replacement, replacing; N. Amer. trade. 3 a motorway interchange: junction, intersection, crossing; turn-off, exit; N. Amer. cloverleaf.

interchangeable

interchangeable adjective 1 the very latest paint gun has three interchangeable barrels: exchangeable, transposable, replaceable. ANTONYMS incompatible. 2 you can follow one of two more or less interchangeable roads back into the valley: identical, similar, alike, (exactly ) the same, indistinguishable, uniform, twin, undifferentiated, homogeneous, of a piece, cut from the same cloth; corresponding, correspondent, commensurate, equivalent, matching, like, parallel, analogous, comparable, cognate, equal; informal like (two ) peas in a pod, much of a muchness, (like ) Tweedledum and Tweedledee. ANTONYMS different.

intercourse

intercourse noun 1 the market was an important focus of social intercourse: dealings, relations, relationships, association, connections, contact, interchange, communication, intercommunication, communion, correspondence, negotiations, bargaining, transactions, proceedings; trade, trading, business, commerce, traffic, trafficking; informal truck, doings. 2 she did not consent to intercourse with him: sexual intercourse, sex, lovemaking, making love, sex act, act of love, sexual relations, intimate relations, intimacy, coupling, mating, going to bed with someone, sleeping with someone; informal nooky; Brit. informal bonking, rumpy pumpy, a bit of the other, how's your father; S. African informal pata-pata; vulgar slang screwing, fucking; Brit. vulgar slang shagging; formal coitus, coition, copulation; formal fornication; archaic carnal knowledge, (sexual ) congress, commerce.

interdict

interdict noun they breached an interdict banning them from organizing mass pickets: prohibition, ban, bar, veto, proscription, interdiction, embargo, moratorium, injunction, restraining order; Brit. exclusion order. ANTONYMS permission. ▶verb 1 the Portuguese interdicted all foreign commerce: prohibit, forbid, ban, bar, veto, proscribe, make illegal, place an embargo on, embargo, disallow, debar, outlaw, stop, put a stop to, put an end to, block, suppress; Law enjoin, estop, restrain. ANTONYMS permit. 2 N. Amer. efforts to interdict the flow of heroin: intercept, stop, head off, cut off; obstruct, impede, interrupt, block, check, detain.

interest

interest noun 1 the children listened to the story with great interest: attentiveness, undivided attention, absorption, engrossment, heed, regard, notice, scrutiny; curiosity, inquisitiveness; enjoyment, delight. ANTONYMS boredom. 2 the region has many places of interest to the tourist: attraction, appeal, fascination, charm, beauty, allure, allurement, temptation, tantalization. 3 this account may only be of interest to those involved: concern, importance, import, consequence, moment, momentousness, significance, substance, note, relevance, value, weight, gravity, priority, urgency. 4 her interests include reading and music: hobby, pastime, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, recreation, entertainment, diversion, amusement, relaxation; passion, enthusiasm; informal thing, bag, scene, cup of tea. 5 he has a financial interest in the firm: stake, share, portion, claim, investment, stock, equity; involvement, participation, concern. 6 you must declare your interest in the case: involvement, partiality, partisanship, preference, loyalty; one-sidedness, favouritism, bias, prejudice. 7 his attorney zealously guarded his interests: concern, business, business matter, matter, care; (interests ) affairs. 8 put your cash in a savings account where it will earn interest: dividends, profits, returns; a percentage, a gain. PHRASES in someone's interests the merger is in the interests of both regiments: of benefit to, to the advantage of, for the sake of, for the benefit of. ▶verb 1 write about a topic that interests you: be of interest to, appeal to, attract, be attractive to, intrigue, fascinate; absorb, engross, rivet, grip, hold, captivate; amuse, divert, entertain; arouse one's curiosity, whet one's appetite, hold one's attention, engage one's attention; informal float someone's boat, tickle someone's fancy, light someone's fire. ANTONYMS bore. 2 can I interest you in an aerial photograph of your house? arouse someone's interest in, persuade to buy, sell.

interested

interested adjective 1 an interested crowd had gathered round the buskers: attentive, intent, absorbed, engrossed, fascinated, riveted, gripped, captivated, rapt, agog, intrigued, enquiring, inquisitive, curious, burning with curiosity; earnest, keen, eager; informal all ears, beady-eyed, nosy, snoopy. ANTONYMS bored, uninterested. 2 the government must consult with interested bodies before formulating a legislative measure: concerned, involved, implicated, affected, connected, related. 3 no interested party can judge the contest: partisan, partial, biased, prejudiced, one-sided, preferential, discriminatory. ANTONYMS disinterested.

interesting

interesting adjective it is one of the most interesting novels of its time: absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, riveting, gripping, compelling, compulsive, spellbinding, captivating, engaging, enthralling, entrancing, beguiling; appealing, attractive, amusing, entertaining, stimulating, thought-provoking, diverting, exciting, intriguing, action-packed; informal unputdownable. ANTONYMS boring, uninteresting.

interfere

interfere verb 1 we can't let personal feelings interfere with our duty: impede, obstruct, get in the way of, stand in the way of, hinder, be a hindrance to, inhibit, restrict, restrain, constrain, hamper, handicap, cramp, check, block, frustrate, thwart, baulk, hold back, hold up; disturb, disrupt, influence, affect, confuse; Brit. informal throw a spanner in the works of; N. Amer. informal throw a monkey wrench in the works of; rare trammel, cumber. 2 she tried not to interfere in her children's lives: butt into, barge into, pry into, nose into, be nosy about, intrude into, intervene in, get involved in, intercede in, encroach on, impinge on, impose oneself on; meddle in, tamper with; tread on someone's toes, step on someone's toes; informal poke one's nose into, mess with, horn in on, muscle in on, stick one's oar in, gatecrash; N. Amer. informal kibitz on; archaic entrench on. 3 Brit. euphemistic he was accused of interfering with local children: sexually abuse, abuse, sexually assault, indecently assault, assault, molest, grope; harm, damage; informal feel up, touch up, paw, maul.

interference

interference noun 1 they resent state interference in religious affairs: intrusion, intervention, intercession, involvement, impinging, encroaching, trespass, trespassing, obtrusion; butting in, barging in; meddling, meddlesomeness, tampering, prying, poking around, nosing around; informal horning in, muscling in, gatecrashing. 2 the cable helps to suppress radio interference: disruption, disturbance, static, fading.

interfering

interfering adjective they wanted to be free from their interfering relatives: meddlesome, meddling, intrusive, intruding, prying, probing, nosy, inquisitive, over-curious, over-interested, busybody; informal nosy-parker, snoopy, snooping; archaic intermeddling; rare obtrusive, busy.

interim

interim noun in the interim they agreed to carry out further research: meantime, meanwhile, intervening time, interval, interlude; interregnum. ▶adjective he appointed an interim advisory committee: provisional, temporary, pro tem, stopgap, short-term, fill-in, caretaker, acting, intervening, transitional, changeover, make-do, makeshift, improvised, impromptu, emergency; Latin pro tempore, ad interim; rare provisory, provisionary. ANTONYMS permanent.

interior

interior adjective 1 the house has a lovely oak staircase and interior panelling: inside, inner, internal, intramural; on the inside. ANTONYMS exterior. 2 the interior basin deserts of the western United States: inland, inshore, upcountry, non-coastal, inner, innermost, central; remote, wild. ANTONYMS outer. 3 he controlled the country's interior affairs: internal, home, domestic, national, state, civil, local. ANTONYMS foreign. 4 individuals are driven by interior forces: inner, spiritual, mental, psychological, emotional, private, personal, intimate, secret, hidden; instinctive, intuitive, impulsive, involuntary, spontaneous; informal gut. ▶noun 1 a hatch led to the interior of the yacht: inside, inner part, inner area, depths, recesses, bowels, belly; centre, middle, nucleus, core, heart; informal innards. ANTONYMS exterior, outside. 2 he went on treks to the country's interior: centre, heartland, hinterland; wilderness, wilds; in Australia and Africa bush. ANTONYMS borderland.

interject

interject verb 1 at one point in his story she interjected a comment: interpose, introduce, throw in, insert, interpolate, add. 2 Christina felt bound to interject before there was open warfare: interrupt, intervene, cut in, break in, butt in, chime in; have one's say, put one's oar in; remark, comment; Brit. informal chip in, put one's pennyworth in; N. Amer. informal put one's two cents in.

interjection

interjection noun 1 there were astonished interjections from the crowd: exclamation, ejaculation, sudden utterance, cry, shout, roar, call; rare vociferation. 2 the interjection of a question here and there: interposition, interposing, interpolation, interpolating, insertion, inserting, addition, adding, introduction, introducing.

interlock

interlock verb the fixed panel should interlock with the sliding section: engage, interconnect, interlink, mesh, intermesh, fit together, join together, join, unite, connect, yoke, mate, couple. ANTONYMS disengage.

interloper

interloper noun they were a close community and could not abide interlopers: intruder, encroacher, trespasser, invader, infiltrator, unwanted person, unwanted visitor, uninvited guest; outsider, stranger, immigrant, foreigner, alien, newcomer; informal gatecrasher.

interlude

interlude noun a peaceful interlude in her busy day: interval, intermission, break, recess, pause, respite, rest, breathing space, halt, gap, stop, stoppage, hiatus, lull; informal breather, let-up, time out, downtime; Austral. /NZ informal smoko; archaic surcease.

intermediary

intermediary noun they concluded the deal through an intermediary: mediator, go-between, negotiator, intervenor, interceder, intercessor, arbitrator, arbiter, conciliator, peacemaker; middleman, broker, agent, liaison, linkman, linkwoman, linkperson; rare negotiant.

intermediate

intermediate adjective an intermediate stage in the cell's development: halfway, in-between, middle, mid, midway, median, intermediary, intervening, interposed, transitional; in the middle, at the halfway point, equidistant between two points /stages; technical medial; rare intermedial.

interment

interment noun his body was taken for interment: burial, burying, committal, entombment, inhumation; a funeral; funeral rites, obsequies; rare sepulture, exequies. ANTONYMS exhumation.

interminable

interminable adjective 1 Wednesday was a day of interminable meetings: seemingly endless, endless, never-ending, unending, without end, non-stop, everlasting, ceaseless, unceasing, incessant, constant, continual, uninterrupted, unbroken, sustained; monotonous, tedious, wearisome, boring, long-winded, long-drawn-out, overlong, rambling, meandering, laborious, ponderous. 2 he was back from one of his interminable job interviews: countless, numerous, many, untold, manifold, multitudinous, multifarious, innumerable, numberless, unmeasured, unnumbered, incalculable, indeterminable; literary myriad, legion; rare innumerous, unnumberable.

intermingle

intermingle verb the two species of finch rarely intermingle | continue cooking to intermingle the flavours: mix, intermix, mingle, unite, affiliate, associate, fraternize, get together, link up; blend, fuse, merge, combine, amalgamate, compound, marry; rare commingle, commix, admix, interflow.

intermission

intermission noun after the first film there was an intermission | the work goes on without intermission: interval, interlude, entr'acte, break, recess, pause, rest, respite, breathing space, lull, gap, stop, stoppage, halt; cessation, suspension, stopping, pausing, breaking off, discontinuation; informal let-up, breather, time out, downtime; Austral. /NZ informal smoko; archaic surcease.

intermittent

intermittent adjective they heard intermittent bursts of gunfire: sporadic, irregular, fitful, spasmodic, broken, fragmentary, discontinuous, disconnected, isolated, odd, random, patchy, scattered; on again and off again, on and off, in fits and starts; occasional, periodic, cyclic, recurrent, recurring. ANTONYMS continuous, steady. WORD TOOLKIT intermittent See recurrent . Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.

intern

intern verb they have been interned without trial: imprison, incarcerate, impound, jail, put in jail, put behind bars, detain, take into custody, hold in custody, hold captive, hold, lock up, keep under lock and key, confine; Brit. detain at Her Majesty's pleasure; informal put away, put inside, send down; Brit. informal bang up; rare immure. ANTONYMS release. ▶noun N. Amer. he worked as an intern for a local magazine: trainee, apprentice, probationer, student, novice, learner, beginner; person doing work experience.

internal

internal adjective 1 the offices faced each other across a large internal courtyard: inner, interior, inside, intramural; central, middle. ANTONYMS external. 2 she died of internal injuries: inside, inner; within the body, inside the body. ANTONYMS external. 3 the provinces retain autonomy in their internal affairs: domestic, home, interior, civil, local; national, state; in-house, in-company. ANTONYMS foreign. 4 she was waging an internal battle with herself: mental, psychological, emotional; personal, private, secret, hidden, intimate. WORD LINKS internal endo- related prefix, as in endoskeleton, endocrine Word Links sections supply words that are related to the headword but do not normally appear in a thesaurus because they are not actual synonyms.

international

international adjective the international business community | the international flavour of the exhibition: global, worldwide, intercontinental; cosmopolitan, multiracial, multinational, universal, catholic, wide-ranging, far-reaching, all-embracing. ANTONYMS national; local.

internecine

internecine adjective internecine feuds between aspirants to the throne: deadly, bloody, violent, fierce, destructive, ruinous; civil, internal, family.

interplay

interplay noun the interplay between military and civilian populations: interaction, interchange, teamwork, cooperation, reciprocation, reciprocity, give and take, compromises, concessions; flexibility, adaptability.

interpolate

interpolate verb the illustrations were interpolated in the text: insert, interpose, introduce, enter, add, incorporate, inset, implant, build, put.

interpose

interpose verb 1 he interposed himself between her and the stairs: insinuate, place, put. 2 at this point it is necessary to interpose a note of caution: introduce, insert, interject, inject, add, throw in, put in, work in. 3 the legislature interposed to suppress the custom: intervene, intercede, step in, mediate, involve oneself; interfere, intrude, obtrude, butt in, cut in; informal barge in, horn in, muscle in.

interpret

interpret verb 1 the rabbis interpreted the Jewish laws: explain, elucidate, expound, explicate, clarify, make clear, make plain, illuminate, shed light on, throw light on; gloss, simplify, spell out. 2 the remark was interpreted as a reference to the government: understand, construe, take to mean, take, read, see, regard, explain. 3 the symbols are difficult to interpret: decipher, decode, solve, resolve, untangle, unravel, make intelligible; understand, comprehend, make sense of; informal crack. 4 the book was interpreted for English-speaking readers: translate, transcribe, transliterate, rewrite, convert; paraphrase. 5 few ballets have so fully interpreted the thoughts of a poet: portray, depict, present, perform, execute, enact, render.

interpretation

interpretation noun 1 the interpretation and application of the Bible's teaching: explanation, elucidation, expounding, exposition, explication, exegesis, clarification, definition; simplification. 2 she did not care what interpretation he put on her haste: meaning, understanding, construal, connotation, reading, explanation, inference, conclusion, supposition. 3 the interpretation of experimental findings: analysis, reading, evaluation, review, study, examination, diagnosis; decoding, deciphering; rare anatomization. 4 the interpretation of foreign texts: translation, transcription, transliteration; paraphrasing. 5 Davis was admirable in his interpretation of the sonata: rendition, rendering, execution, presentation, performance, reading, playing, singing; enactment, portrayal, depiction.

interpreter

interpreter noun 1 a fluent Japanese speaker acted as their interpreter: translator, transcriber, transliterator, decipherer; rare dragoman. 2 she was the most important vocal interpreter of his music: performer, presenter, portrayer, exponent; singer, player. 3 interpreters of Italian art: analyst, evaluator, reviewer, commentator, annotator; rare exegete, scholiast, glossator.

interrogate

interrogate verb the police wished to interrogate her: question, put questions to, cross-question, cross-examine, quiz, probe, catechize, sound out; interview, examine, debrief; informal pump, grill, give someone the third degree, put someone through the third degree, put the screws on, put someone through the wringer, worm something out of someone.

interrogation

interrogation noun he was driven to the police station for interrogation: questioning, cross-questioning, cross-examination, quizzing, probing, inquisition, catechism; investigation, interviewing, interview, debriefing; informal pumping, grilling, the third degree; Law examination.

interrogative

interrogative adjective he gazed at me with a hard interrogative stare: questioning, enquiring, inquisitive, inquisitorial, probing, searching, quizzing, quizzical, curious, intrigued, investigative; rare catechistic, catechistical.

interrupt

interrupt verb 1 she opened her mouth to interrupt | I'm sorry to interrupt your chat: cut in (on ), break in (on ), barge in (on ), intrude (on ), interfere (with ), intervene (in ); heckle, put one's oar in, have one's say; Brit. put one's pennyworth in; N. Amer. put one's two cents in; informal butt in (on ), chime in (on ), horn in (on ), muscle in (on ); Brit. informal chip in (on ). 2 the band had to interrupt their US tour: suspend, adjourn, discontinue, break off, hold up, delay, lay aside, leave off, postpone, put off, put back, defer, shelve; stop, put a stop to, halt, bring to a halt, bring to a standstill, cease, end, bring to an end, bring to a close, cancel, sever, dissolve, terminate; informal take a breather from, put on ice, put on a back burner, put in cold storage. 3 the coastal plain is interrupted by large lagoons: break up, break, punctuate, intersperse; pepper, strew, dot, scatter. 4 their view is to be interrupted by a new housing estate: obstruct, impede, block, interfere with, cut off, get in the way of, limit, restrict.

interruption

interruption noun 1 he was not best pleased at her interruption: cutting in, interference, intervention, intrusion, obtrusion, disturbance; informal butting in, barging in, muscling in, horning in, sticking one's oar in. 2 the system is protected against interruption of the power supply: discontinuance, discontinuation, breaking off, suspension, stopping, halting, ceasing, cessation, termination. 3 she is returning to education after an interruption in her career: interval, interlude, break, pause, recess, gap, hiatus.

intersect

intersect verb 1 the lines intersect at right angles: cross, criss-cross; converge, meet, connect, join, link up, come together; technical decussate. 2 the cornfield is intersected by a farm track: bisect, divide, halve, cut in two, cut in half, cut across, cut through; cross, traverse, span.

intersection

intersection noun 1 the intersection of the supply and demand curves: crossing, criss-crossing; convergence, meeting, joining. 2 the driver stopped at an intersection: road junction, junction, T-junction, interchange, crossroads, crossing; level crossing, railway crossing; Brit. roundabout.

intersperse

intersperse verb 1 giant lobelia were interspersed among crags of rock: scatter, distribute, disperse, spread, strew, dot, sprinkle, pepper, litter; literary bestrew. 2 the beech trees are interspersed with conifers: intermix, mix, mingle; vary, diversify, variegate, punctuate.

interstice

interstice noun the interstices between the soil particles: space, gap, interval, aperture, opening, hole, cranny, crevice, chink, slit, slot, crack, breach, vent.

intertwine

intertwine verb a wreath of laurel, intertwined with daffodils: entwine, interweave, interlace, interthread, interwind, intertwist, twist, coil, twirl, ravel, lace, braid, plait, knit; rare convolute.

interval

interval noun 1 I returned to my balcony seat after the interval: intermission, interlude, entr'acte, break, recess, pause, gap; lull, respite; half-time. 2 polling day was a week away and Baldwin made two speeches in the interval: interim, interlude, intervening time, intervening period, meantime, meanwhile; interregnum. 3 the rapids have some short intervals of still water: stretch, distance, span, area; space, gap, interspace.

intervene

intervene verb 1 had the war not intervened, they might have married: occur, happen, take place, arise, crop up, materialize, come about; result, ensue, follow, supervene; literary come to pass, befall, betide; archaic hap. 2 she intervened in the row and drew up new guidelines: intercede, involve oneself, get involved, interpose oneself, insinuate oneself, step in, cut in; mediate, arbitrate, conciliate, negotiate, act as peacemaker, act as an intermediary; interfere, intrude.

intervention

intervention noun they would suffer no state intervention in their private business: involvement, intercession, interceding, interposing, interposition; mediation, mediatorship, arbitration, conciliation, peacemaking; interference, intrusion, meddling; rare arbitrament.

interview

interview noun all applicants will be called for an interview | the journalists were granted an interview with the bishop: meeting, discussion, conference, question and answer session, examination, evaluation, interrogation; audience, talk, dialogue, exchange; talks; informal rap session, confab; formal confabulation, interlocution. ▶verb the reporter interviewed him about his book | we interviewed seventy subjects for the survey: talk to, have a discussion with, have a dialogue with, hold a meeting with, confer with; question, put questions to, probe, interrogate, cross-examine; poll, canvass, survey, sound out, ascertain the opinions of; informal grill, pump, give the third degree to; Law examine.

interviewer

interviewer noun the interviewer had a long list of questions: questioner, interrogator, examiner, evaluator, assessor, appraiser; journalist, reporter, correspondent; rare examinant.

interweave

interweave verb 1 the threads attached to the kite are interwoven: intertwine, entwine, interlace, interthread, splice, braid, plait; twist together, weave together, twine together, wind together; Nautical marry. 2 their fates were interwoven: interlink, link, connect, associate; intermix, mix, merge, blend, fuse, interlock, knit, bind together.

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inter-

in ter- , In ter- Präfix Inter- lateinisch inter = zwischen, unter, zu: in = in, hinein kennzeichnet in Bildungen mit Substantiven, Adjektiven oder Verben eine Wechselbeziehung zwischen zwei oder mehreren … [bestehend, sich befindend, sich vollziehend ] Interdependenz | interafrikanisch, interkulturell | interagieren

Interactive Store

In ter ac tive Store Substantiv, maskulin , der |ɪntərˈɛktɪvˈstoːɐ̯ |der Interactive Store; Genitiv: des Interactive Stores, Interactive Stores englisch Verkaufseinrichtung mit Erlebnisbereichen und vielseitigen Zusatzangeboten

interagieren

in ter agie ren schwaches Verb Psychologie, Soziologie |interag ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « (von Handlungspartnern ) Interaktion betreiben

Interaktion

In ter ak ti on Substantiv, feminin Psychologie, Soziologie , die |Interakti o n |aufeinander bezogenes Handeln zweier oder mehrerer Personen; Wechselbeziehung zwischen Handlungspartnern soziale Interaktion | sprachliche Kommunikation ist die wichtigste Form menschlicher Interaktion

Interaktionsgrammatik

In ter ak ti ons gram ma tik Substantiv, feminin Sprachwissenschaft , die |Interakti o nsgrammatik |die Interaktionsgrammatik; Genitiv: der Interaktionsgrammatik Forschungsrichtung der modernen Linguistik, die Sprechhandlungen im Hinblick auf ihren dialogischen und interaktiven Charakter untersucht und darstellt

interaktiv

in ter ak tiv Adjektiv |interakt i v |a besonders Psychologie, Soziologie die Interaktion betreffend interaktives Lernen b besonders EDV die Interaktivität betreffend; Interaktivität ermöglichend ein interaktives Medium | interaktives Fernsehen | das Fernsehen ist noch weit davon entfernt, interaktiv zu sein

Interaktivität

In ter ak ti vi tät Substantiv, feminin , die |Interaktivit ä t |die Interaktivität; Genitiv: der Interaktivität, Plural: die Interaktivitäten 1 besonders EDV Dialog 3 2 Psychologie, Soziologie Gesamtheit von Interaktionen

interalliiert

in ter al li iert Adjektiv |interalli ie rt |mehrere Alliierte gemeinsam betreffend

Interbrigadist

In ter bri ga dist Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interbrigad i st |der Interbrigadist; Genitiv: des Interbrigadisten, Plural: die Interbrigadisten Angehöriger der internationalen antifaschistischen Brigaden 1 , die im spanischen Bürgerkrieg auf republikanischer Seite kämpften

Intercarrierverfahren

In ter car ri er ver fah ren Substantiv, Neutrum , das |…ˈkɛri̯ɐ …|das Intercarrierverfahren; Genitiv: des Intercarrierverfahrens englisch ; deutsch Verfahren zur Gewinnung des zum Fernsehbild gehörenden Tons im Fernsehempfänger

Intercity

In ter ci ty Substantiv, maskulin , der ® |Interc i ty |der Intercity; Genitiv: des Intercity [s ], Plural: die Intercitys Abkürzung: IC Kurzwort für: Intercityzug

Intercityexpress

In ter ci ty ex press Substantiv, maskulin , der ® Intercityexpresszug |Interc i tyexpress |(auf bestimmten Strecken verkehrender ) moderner Hochgeschwindigkeitszug mit besonderem Komfort Abkürzung: ICE ®

Intercityexpresszug

In ter ci ty ex press zug Substantiv, maskulin , der Intercityexpress |Interc i tyexpresszug |(auf bestimmten Strecken verkehrender ) moderner Hochgeschwindigkeitszug mit besonderem Komfort Abkürzung: ICE ®

Intercityzug

In ter ci ty zug Substantiv, maskulin , der im Stundentakt verkehrender, mit besonderem Komfort ausgestatteter Schnellzug, der nur an wichtigen Bahnhöfen hält Abkürzung: IC ® Kurzform: Intercity

Intercrosse

In ter crosse Substantiv, Neutrum , das |…ˈkrɔs |zusammengezogen aus inter national und La crosse aus Lacrosse entwickeltes Mannschaftsspiel, bei dem der Hartgummiball durch einen weichen Gummiball ersetzt worden und kein Körperkontakt erlaubt ist

interdental

in ter den tal Adjektiv Medizin |interdent a l |zwischen den Zähnen gebildet oder liegend, den Zahnzwischenraum betreffend

Interdental

In ter den tal Substantiv, maskulin Sprachwissenschaft , der |Interdent a l |der Interdental; Genitiv: des Interdentals, Plural: die Interdentale Zwischenzahnlaut, stimmloser oder stimmhafter dentaler Reibelaut z. B. th im Englischen

Interdentalis

In ter den ta lis Substantiv, feminin Sprachwissenschaft , die |Interdent a lis |die Interdentalis; Genitiv: der Interdentalis, Plural: die Interdentales |[…leːs ]|Interdental

interdepartemental

in ter de par te men tal Adjektiv schweizerisch |interdepartement a l auch …mã …|zwischen Departements 2 bestehend; die Departements 2 betreffend, ihnen gemeinsam eine interdepartementale Kommission | interdepartemental zusammenarbeiten

interdependent

in ter de pen dent Adjektiv |interdepend e nt |zu lateinisch dependens (Genitiv: dependentis ), 1. Partizip von: dependere, Dependance voneinander abhängend, von gegenseitigen Abhängigkeiten geprägt wir leben in einer zunehmend interdependenten Welt

Interdependenz

In ter de pen denz Substantiv, feminin bildungssprachlich , die |Interdepend e nz |die Interdependenz; Genitiv: der Interdependenz, Plural: die Interdependenzen gegenseitige Abhängigkeit die Interdependenz von Wortbedeutung und Kontext | gesellschaftliche, wirtschaftliche Interdependenzen

Interdikt

In ter dikt Substantiv, Neutrum katholisches Kirchenrecht , das |Interd i kt |lateinisch Verbot kirchlicher Amtshandlungen als Strafe für eine bestimmte Person oder einen bestimmten Bezirk

interdisziplinär

in ter dis zi p li när, in ter dis zi pli när Adjektiv |interdisziplin ä r auch ˈɪ …|mehrere Disziplinen 2 umfassend; die Zusammenarbeit mehrerer Disziplinen betreffend interdisziplinäre Forschungen | interdisziplinär arbeiten

Interdisziplinarität

In ter dis zi p li na ri tät, In ter dis zi pli na ri tät Substantiv, feminin , die |Interdisziplinarit ä t |die Interdisziplinarität; Genitiv: der Interdisziplinarität das Interdisziplinärsein

interessant

in te r es sant , in te res sant Adjektiv |interess a nt auch ɪntrɛˈsant |französisch intéressant, 1. Partizip von: intéresser, interessieren 1 Interesse 1 erweckend, erregend; geistig anziehend, fesselnd ein interessantes Buch, Detail | eine interessante Aufgabe, Frage, Beobachtung | ein interessanter Mensch | der Vortrag, die Reise war sehr interessant | das ist ja interessant aufschlussreich | leicht abwertend er will sich interessant machen Aufmerksamkeit auf sich lenken | die Gründe für sein Verhalten sind hier nicht interessant nicht wissenswert, tun nichts zur Sache | sie kann interessant erzählen 2 meist Kaufmannssprache Erfolg, Vorteil versprechend ein interessantes Angebot | das Haus ist zu diesem Preis nicht interessant | dieses Geschäft ist für uns nicht interessant

interessanterweise

in te r es san ter wei se , in te res san ter wei se Adverb |interess a nterw ei se |was recht aufschlussreich ist, [unerwartete ] Rückschlüsse zulässt sie hat es mir interessanterweise erst heute erzählt

Interessantheit

In te r es sant heit, In te res sant heit Substantiv, feminin , die |Interess a ntheit | interessante 1 Beschaffenheit

Interesse

In te r es se , In te res se Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Inter e sse auch ɪnˈtrɛsə |das Interesse; Genitiv: des Interesses, Plural: die Interessen unter Einfluss von französisch intérêt = Anteil (nahme ); Nutzen, Vorteil (< lateinisch interest = es bringt Nutzen ) zum mittellateinischen Substantiv interesse = aus einer Ersatzpflicht resultierender Schaden (aus der Sicht des Gläubigers = Nutzen, Vorteil, Gewinn ), zu lateinisch interesse = von Wichtigkeit sein 1 ohne Plural geistige Anteilnahme, Aufmerksamkeit großes, lebhaftes, geringes Interesse an jemandem, etwas haben | für jemanden, etwas /an jemandem, etwas Interesse zeigen, bekunden | jemandes Interesse wecken | im Brennpunkt des öffentlichen Interesses stehen | etwas mit großem Interesse lesen, verfolgen | diese Sache ist nicht von Interesse erregt niemandes Interesse, Aufmerksamkeit | Informationen von großem, höchstem, allgemeinem Interesse 2 a meist im Plural Neigung, Vorliebe keine geistigen Interessen haben | nur seinen Interessen leben | gemeinsame Interessen haben b Neigungen zum Erwerb, Kauf an diesem Artikel besteht kein Interesse | haben Sie Interesse , den Wagen zu kaufen? 3 a das, woran jemandem sehr gelegen ist, was für jemanden oder etwas wichtig oder nützlich ist; Nutzen, Vorteil seine eigenen, gemeinsame Interessen verfolgen | im Interesse des Friedens, der Allgemeinheit | im eigenen Interesse handeln | dies liegt in unser aller Interesse b meist im Plural Bestrebung, Belange die wirtschaftlichen Interessen eines Staates | dies läuft unseren [geschäftlichen ] Interessen zuwider | seine Interessen durchsetzen | jemandes Interessen wahrnehmen, vertreten

interessehalber

in te r es se hal ber , in te res se hal ber Adverb |inter e ssehalber |aus Interesse 1 ich habe mir den Film interessehalber angesehen

interesselos

in te r es se los , in te res se los Adjektiv |inter e sselos |ohne Interesse 1 ; an nichts interessiert; gleichgültig ein langweiliger, total interesseloser Bursche

Interesselosigkeit

In te r es se lo sig keit, In te res se lo sig keit Substantiv, feminin , die |Inter e sselosigkeit |interesseloses Wesen, Verhalten

Interessenabwägung

In te r es sen ab wä gung Substantiv, feminin , die |Inter e ssenabwägung |Abwägung von Interessen 3

Interessenausgleich

In te r es sen aus gleich , In te r es sens aus gleich , In te res sen aus gleich In te res sens aus gleich Substantiv, maskulin , der seltener Interessensausgleich |Inter e ssenausgleich Inter e ssensausgleich ɪntəˈrɛsn̩s |a͜usɡla͜iç |Ausgleich zwischen unterschiedlichen Interessen 3b , die unterschiedlichen Interessen 3b berücksichtigende ausgleichende Maßnahme eine Politik des Interessenausgleichs | einen Interessenausgleich suchen

Interessenbereich

In te r es sen be reich , In te res sen be reich Substantiv, maskulin oder Substantiv, Neutrum , der oder das |Inter e ssenbereich |der, selten: das Interessenbereich vgl. Interessengebiet

Interessengebiet

In te r es sen ge biet , In te r es sens ge biet , In te res sen ge biet In te res sens ge biet Substantiv, Neutrum , das seltener Interessensgebiet |Inter e ssengebiet Inter e ssensgebiet |[Fach ]gebiet, für das sich jemand besonders interessiert ihr Interessengebiet ist die moderne Literatur

Interessengegensatz

In te r es sen ge gen satz , In te res sen ge gen satz Substantiv, maskulin , der |Inter e ssengegensatz |Gegensatz von Interessen 3b der Interessengegensatz zwischen Arbeit und Kapital

Interessengemeinschaft

In te r es sen ge mein schaft , In te r es sens ge mein schaft , In te res sen ge mein schaft In te res sens ge mein schaft Substantiv, feminin , die seltener Interessensgemeinschaft |Inter e ssengemeinschaft Inter e ssensgemeinschaft |1 Zusammenschluss mehrerer Personen, Gruppen o. Ä. zur Wahrung oder Förderung gemeinsamer Interessen mit jemandem eine Interessengemeinschaft eingehen | sie leben als Interessengemeinschaft zusammen 2 Zusammenschluss mehrerer selbstständig bleibender Unternehmen o. Ä. zur Wahrung wirtschaftlicher Interessen Abkürzung: IG

Interessengruppe

In te r es sen grup pe , In te r es sens grup pe , In te res sen grup pe In te res sens grup pe Substantiv, feminin , die seltener Interessensgruppe |Inter e ssengruppe Inter e ssensgruppe |Zusammenschluss von Personen zur Durchsetzung politischer oder gesellschaftlicher Ziele die Gewerkschaften üben als Interessengruppe Druck auf die Regierung aus

Interessenkollision

In te r es sen kol li si on , In te r es sens kol li si on , In te res sen kol li si on In te res sens kol li si on Substantiv, feminin , die seltener Interessenskollision |Inter e ssenkollision Inter e ssenskollision | vgl. Interessenkonflikt

Interessenkonflikt

In te r es sen kon flikt, In te r es sens kon flikt, In te res sen kon flikt In te res sens kon flikt Substantiv, maskulin , der seltener Interessenskonflikt |Inter e ssenkonflikt Inter e ssenskonflikt |aus einem Interessengegensatz resultierender Konflikt

Interessenlage

In te r es sen la ge , In te r es sens la ge , In te res sen la ge In te res sens la ge Substantiv, feminin , die seltener Interessenslage |Inter e ssenlage Inter e ssenslage |Geartetheit der aus einer bestimmten Konstellation, Situation, aus bestimmten Umständen sich ergebenden Interessen 3b die unterschiedliche Interessenlage der beiden Bevölkerungsgruppen

Interessenorganisation

In te r es sen or ga ni sa ti on , In te res sen or ga ni sa ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Inter e ssenorganisation | vgl. Interessengruppe

Interessenpolitik

In te r es sen po li tik, In te res sen po li tik Substantiv, feminin , die Interessenspolitik |Inter e ssenpolitik |von Interessengruppen betriebene Politik

interessenpolitisch

in te r es sen po li tisch , in te res sen po li tisch Adjektiv interessenspolitisch |inter e ssenpolitisch |die Interessenpolitik betreffend, darauf beruhend

Interessensphäre

In te r es sen sphä re , In te res sen sphä re Substantiv, feminin , die |Inter e ssensphäre |Einflussbereich eines Staates

Interessenspolitik

In te r es sens po li tik, In te res sens po li tik Substantiv, feminin seltener , die Interessenpolitik |Inter e ssenspolitik |von Interessengruppen betriebene Politik

interessenspolitisch

in te r es sens po li tisch , in te res sens po li tisch Adjektiv seltener interessenpolitisch |inter e ssenspolitisch |die Interessenpolitik betreffend, darauf beruhend

Interessensvertreterin

In te r es sens ver tre te rin , In te res sens ver tre te rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Inter e ssensvertreterin |weibliche Form zu Interessensvertreter

Interessent

In te r es sent , In te res sent Substantiv, maskulin , der Interessentin |Interess e nt auch ɪntrɛˈsɛnt |der Interessent; Genitiv: des Interessenten, Plural: die Interessenten 1 jemand, der an einer Sache interessiert ist, sein Interesse bekundet, an etwas teilnehmen, teilhaben möchte Interessenten [an diesem Vortrag ] sollen sich bis morgen anmelden | Prospektmaterial an alle Interessenten schicken 2 jemand, der etwas haben, erwerben, kaufen möchte ich habe noch keinen Interessenten für mein Haus gefunden

Interessentengruppe

In te r es sen ten grup pe , In te res sen ten grup pe Substantiv, feminin , die |Interess e ntengruppe |

Interessentenkreis

In te r es sen ten kreis , In te res sen ten kreis Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interess e ntenkreis |Kreis von Interessentinnen und Interessenten

Interessentenweg

In te r es sen ten weg , In te res sen ten weg Substantiv, maskulin österreichisch , der |Interess e ntenweg |öffentlicher Fahrweg, für dessen Erhaltung die Anrainer aufkommen müssen

Interessentin

In te r es sen tin , In te res sen tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Interess e ntin |die Interessentin; Genitiv: der Interessentin, Plural: die Interessentinnen weibliche Form zu Interessent

Interessenverband

In te r es sen ver band , In te r es sens ver band , In te res sen ver band In te res sens ver band Substantiv, maskulin , der seltener Interessensverband |Inter e ssenverband Inter e ssensverband | vgl. Interessengruppe

Interessenvertreter

In te r es sen ver tre ter , In te r es sens ver tre ter , In te res sen ver tre ter In te res sens ver tre ter Substantiv, maskulin , der seltener Interessensvertreter |Inter e ssenvertreter Inter e ssensvertreter |Person oder Organisation, die die Interessen Einzelner oder einer Gruppe vertritt die Gewerkschaft ist der Interessenvertreter der Arbeitnehmer

Interessenvertreterin

In te r es sen ver tre te rin , In te res sen ver tre te rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Inter e ssenvertreterin |weibliche Form zu Interessenvertreter

Interessenvertretung

In te r es sen ver tre tung , In te r es sens ver tre tung , In te res sen ver tre tung In te res sens ver tre tung Substantiv, feminin , die seltener Interessensvertretung |Inter e ssenvertretung Inter e ssensvertretung |a das Vertreten von Interessen der Anwalt übernimmt die Interessenvertretung seiner Mandantin b Person oder Gruppe von Personen, deren Aufgabe es ist, jemandes Interessen zu vertreten die Interessenvertretung besteht aus zwei Lehrerinnen und einem Pfarrer

interessieren

in te r es sie ren , in te res sie ren schwaches Verb |interess ie ren auch ɪntrɛˈsiːrən |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « französisch (s' )intéresser < lateinisch interesse = dazwischen sein, teilnehmen, von Wichtigkeit sein 1 a sich interessieren Interesse 1 an etwas, jemandem haben, für etwas, jemanden zeigen ich interessiere mich für moderne Malerei | er interessiert sich nicht sehr für Fußball | der Junge interessiert sich noch nicht für Mädchen | niemand interessiert sich für ihn nimmt Anteil an ihm, kümmert sich um ihn b sich interessieren etwas erfahren wollen sich für die Teilnahmebedingungen interessieren c sich interessieren haben, kaufen wollen ich interessiere mich für diesen Wagen | mehrere Firmen interessieren sich für das Patent | das Fernsehen interessiert sich für die junge Schauspielerin will sie engagieren 2 a jemandes Interesse wecken, finden das Buch interessiert mich | der Fall begann sie zu interessieren | die ganze Angelegenheit interessiert mich nicht b jemandes Interesse auf etwas lenken, jemanden für etwas zu gewinnen suchen jemanden für ein Projekt /an einem Projekt interessieren | er hat ihn für seine Pläne interessiert

interessiert

in te r es siert, in te res siert Adjektiv |interess ie rt |[großes ] Interesse 1 habend, zeigend ein interessierter junger Mann | ein interessiertes Gesicht machen | sie ist literarisch, politisch interessiert | interessiert zuhören | an diesem Mädchen sind viele interessiert haben viele Interesse | sie ist an diesem Problem nicht interessiert es interessiert sie nicht | wir sind sehr daran interessiert , dieses Geschäft zu machen wir möchten es sehr gerne machen

Interessiertheit

In te r es siert heit, In te res siert heit Substantiv, feminin , die |Interess ie rtheit |das Interessiertsein seine große Aufgeschlossenheit und Interessiertheit

Interface

In ter face Substantiv, Neutrum EDV , das |ˈɪntɐfeɪs |das Interface; Genitiv: des Interface, Plural: die Interfaces |[…feɪsɪs ]|englisch interface, eigentlich = Grenzfläche 1 spezielle Schaltung zur elektronischen Anpassung zweier sonst inkompatibler Geräte oder Geräteteile 2 Schnittstelle 2

interfacen

in ter fa cen schwaches Verb EDV |i nterfacen …feɪsn̩ |über eine bestimmte Schnittstelle mit dem Rechner kommunizieren (z. B. zur Identifikation )

interfaszikulär

in ter fas zi ku lär Adjektiv Botanik |interfaszikul ä r |lateinisch-neulateinisch den Kambiumstreifen innerhalb der Markstrahlen betreffend

Interferenz

In ter fe renz Substantiv, feminin , die |Interfer e nz |die Interferenz; Genitiv: der Interferenz, Plural: die Interferenzen zu interferieren 1 Physik Überlagerung beim Zusammentreffen zweier oder mehrerer Wellenzüge 2 bildungssprachlich Überlagerung, Überschneidung

Interferenzerscheinung

In ter fe renz er schei nung Substantiv, feminin Physik , die |Interfer e nzerscheinung |auf Interferenz 1 1, 3 beruhende Erscheinung

Interferenzfarbe

In ter fe renz far be Substantiv, feminin Physik , die |Interfer e nzfarbe |bei Interferenz 1 besonders von weißem Licht auftretende Mischfarbe z. B. beim Lichtdurchgang durch eine Kristallplatte

interferieren

in ter fe rie ren schwaches Verb Physik |interfer ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « zu lateinisch ferire = schlagen, treffen (von kohärenten Wellen ) sich überlagern und gegenseitig verstärken oder abschwächen

Interferometer

In ter fe ro me ter Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interferom e ter |lateinisch ; griechisch Gerät, mit dem man unter Ausnutzung der Interferenz Messungen ausführt z. B. die Messung von Wellenlängen, der Konzentration bei Gasen, Flüssigkeiten o. Ä.

Interferometrie

In ter fe ro me t rie , In ter fe ro me trie Substantiv, feminin , die |Interferometr ie |die Interferometrie; Genitiv: der Interferometrie Messverfahren mithilfe des Interferometers

interferometrisch

in ter fe ro me t risch, in ter fe ro me trisch Adjektiv |interferom e trisch |unter Ausnutzung der Interferenz messend

Interferon

In ter fe ron Substantiv, Neutrum Biologie, Medizin , das |Interfer o n |das Interferon; Genitiv: des Interferons, Plural: die Interferone bei Virusinfektionen von Körperzellen gebildeter Eiweißkörper, der nicht infizierte Zellen vor Viren schützt

Interferrikum

In ter fer ri kum Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interf e rrikum |das Interferrikum; Genitiv: des Interferrikums lateinisch-neulateinisch Luftspalt zwischen den Polen eines Elektromagneten mit Eisenkern

Interflug

In ter flug Substantiv, feminin , die |I nterflug |lateinisch; deutsch Luftfahrtgesellschaft der DDR

interfoliieren

in ter fo li ie ren schwaches Verb Druckwesen |interfoli ie ren |lateinisch-neulateinisch hinter jeder Blattseite eines Buches ein leeres weißes Blatt folgen lassen, »durchschießen «

interfraktionell

in ter frak ti o nell Adjektiv |interfraktion e ll |zwischen Fraktionen bestehend; [allen ] Fraktionen gemeinsam interfraktionelle Vereinbarungen | eine interfraktionelle Arbeitsgruppe | etwas interfraktionell verhandeln

intergalaktisch

in ter ga lak tisch Adjektiv Astronomie |intergal a ktisch |zwischen den Galaxien bestehend, gelegen

interglazial

in ter gla zi al Adjektiv Geologie |interglazi a l |zwischeneiszeitlich interglaziale Ablagerungen

Interglazial

In ter gla zi al Substantiv, Neutrum Geologie , das |Interglazi a l |das Interglazial; Genitiv: des Interglazials, Plural: die Interglaziale Zwischeneiszeit

Interglazialzeit

In ter gla zi al zeit Substantiv, feminin , die |Interglazi a lzeit | Interglazial

intergruppal

in ter grup pal Adjektiv Soziologie |intergrupp a l |lateinisch ; deutsch-neulateinisch die Beziehungen und Spannungen zwischen verschiedenen sozialen Gruppen betreffend

Interhotel

In ter ho tel Substantiv, Neutrum DDR , das |I nterhotel |zu international und Hotel (für ein internationales Publikum vorgesehenes ) gut ausgestattetes Hotel

Interieur

In te ri eur Substantiv, Neutrum , das |ɛ̃teˈri̯øːɐ̯ |das Interieur; Genitiv: des Interieurs, Plural: die Interieurs und Interieure französisch intérieur < lateinisch interior = das Innere; inner …, zu: inter, inter- , Inter- 1 a bildungssprachlich das Innere [eines Raumes ] das Interieur des Raumes, der Limousine b bildungssprachlich Innenausstattung eines Raumes ein neues Interieur | das Interieur war im Stil der Jahrhundertwende gehalten 2 bildende Kunst einen Innenraum darstellendes Bild, besonders in der niederländischen Malerei des 17. Jahrhunderts er sammelte alte Interieurs

Interim

In te rim Substantiv, Neutrum bildungssprachlich , das |I nterim |das Interim; Genitiv: des Interims (selten: -), Interims zu lateinisch interim = inzwischen, einstweilen 1 Zwischenzeit 2 vorläufige Regelung; Übergangsregelung diese Verordnung ist nur als Interim gedacht

interimistisch

in te ri mis tisch Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |interim i stisch |vorläufig, einstweilig eine interimistische Regelung, Regierung | er leitete die Firma interimistisch

Interimsbescheid

In te rims be scheid Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nterimsbescheid |vorläufiger Bescheid; Zwischenbescheid

Interimscoach

In te rims coach Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nterimscoach |Interimstrainer

Interimskabinett

In te rims ka bi nett Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nterimskabinett | vgl. Interimsregierung

Interimskonto

In te rims kon to Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nterimskonto |das Interimskonto; Genitiv: des Interimskontos, Plural: die Interimskonten (auch: Interimskontos und Interimskonti ) Zwischenkonto; vorläufig eingerichtetes Konto, das zwischen endgültigen Konten eingeschaltet wird

Interimslösung

In te rims lö sung Substantiv, feminin , die |I nterimslösung |Übergangslösung, Zwischenlösung

Interimsprache

In te rim spra che Substantiv, feminin Sprachwissenschaft , die |I nterimsprache |die Interimsprache; Genitiv: der Interimsprache beim Erlernen einer Fremdsprache erreichter Entwicklungsstand zwischen Unkenntnis und Beherrschung der zu erlernenden Sprache

Interimspräsident

In te rims prä si dent Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nterimspräsident |während einer Übergangszeit amtierender Präsident

Interimspräsidentin

In te rims prä si den tin Substantiv, feminin , die |I nterimspräsidentin |weibliche Form zu Interimspräsident

Interimsregelung

In te rims re ge lung Substantiv, feminin , die |I nterimsregelung | Interim 2

Interimsregierung

In te rims re gie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |I nterimsregierung |während einer Übergangszeit amtierende Regierung

Interimsschein

In te rims schein Substantiv, maskulin Wirtschaft , der |I nterimsschein |Bescheinigung über die Mitgliedschaft in einer Aktiengesellschaft vor Ausgabe der Aktien; Zwischenschein

Interimstrainer

In te rims trai ner Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nterimstrainer |nur für eine Übergangszeit eingestellter Trainer

Interimstrainerin

In te rims trai ne rin Substantiv, feminin , die |I nterimstrainerin |weibliche Form zu Interimstrainer

interindividuell

in ter in di vi du ell Adjektiv |interindividu e ll |zwischen Individuen ablaufend, mehrere Individuen betreffend

Interjektion

In ter jek ti on Substantiv, feminin Sprachwissenschaft , die |Interjekti o n |lateinisch interiectio, eigentlich = das Dazwischenwerfen syntaktisch oft isolierte, wortähnliche Lautäußerung, mit der Empfindungen oder Aufforderungen ausgedrückt oder Laute nachgeahmt werden; Ausrufewort, Empfindungswort z. B. oh, pfui, pst, muh

interjektionell

in ter jek ti o nell Adjektiv |interjektion e ll |die Interjektion betreffend, in der Art einer Interjektion, eine Interjektion darstellend

interkalar

in ter ka lar Adjektiv |interkal a r |lateinisch 1 eingeschaltet in Bezug auf Schaltjahre 2 Botanik auf bestimmte Zonen des Sprosses beschränkt in Bezug auf das Streckungswachstum der Pflanzen

Interkalare

In ter ka la re Pluralwort Biologie , die |Interkal a re |die Interkalare (Plural ) Zwischenknorpel im Fuß - und Handskelett

Interkalarfrüchte

In ter ka lar früch te Pluralwort , die |Interkal a rfrüchte |Pluraletantum Lehnübersetzung von mittellateinisch fructus intercalares Einkünfte einer unbesetzten katholischen Kirchenpfründe

Interkalarien

In ter ka la ri en Pluralwort , die |Interkal a rien …ri̯ən |Pluraletantum Lehnübersetzung von mittellateinisch fructus intercalares Interkalarfrüchte

interkantonal

in ter kan to nal Adjektiv schweizerisch |interkanton a l |zwischen den Kantonen bestehend; mehrere, alle Kantone betreffend, ihnen gemeinsam die interkantonale Zusammenarbeit

interkategorial

in ter ka te go ri al Adjektiv |interkategori a l |zwischen Kategorien bestehend

Interkolumnie

In ter ko lum nie Substantiv, feminin , die Interkolumnium |Interkol u mnie …i̯ə |lateinisch Abstand zwischen zwei Säulen eines antiken Tempels

Interkolumnium

In ter ko lum ni um Substantiv, Neutrum , das Interkolumnie |Interkol u mnium |das Interkolumnium; Genitiv: des Interkolumniums, Plural: die Interkolumnien lateinisch Abstand zwischen zwei Säulen eines antiken Tempels

interkommunal

in ter kom mu nal Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |interkommun a l |zwischen Städten, Kommunen bestehend interkommunale Vereinbarungen

Interkommunion

In ter kom mu ni on Substantiv, feminin , die |Interkommuni o n |die Interkommunion; Genitiv: der Interkommunion lateinisch = gegenseitige Gemeinschaft Abendmahlsgemeinschaft zwischen Angehörigen verschiedener christlicher Konfessionen (teilweise in der ökumenischen Bewegung )

Interkonfessionalismus

In ter kon fes si o na lis mus Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interkonfessional i smus |der Interkonfessionalismus; Genitiv: des Interkonfessionalismus das Streben nach Zusammenarbeit der christlichen Konfessionen über bestehende Glaubensgegensätze hinweg, Bemühung um (besonders politische und soziale ) Zusammenarbeit zwischen ihnen

interkonfessionell

in ter kon fes si o nell Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |interkonfession e ll |das Verhältnis verschiedener Konfessionen zueinander betreffend

interkontinental

in ter kon ti nen tal Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |interkontinent a l |a sich zwischen Erdteilen, Kontinenten befindend interkontinentale Meere b mehrere Kontinente betreffend, sie verbindend interkontinentale Flugverbindungen, Telefongespräche

Interkontinentalflug

In ter kon ti nen tal flug Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interkontinent a lflug | interkontinentaler b ; Flug 2

Interkontinentalrakete

In ter kon ti nen tal ra ke te Substantiv, feminin Militär , die |Interkontinent a lrakete |Rakete, die einen anderen Erdteil erreichen kann

interkostal

in ter kos tal Adjektiv Medizin |interkost a l |zwischen den Rippen liegend

Interkostalneuralgie

In ter kos tal neu r al gie , In ter kos tal neu ral gie Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Interkost a lneuralgie |die Interkostalneuralgie; Genitiv: der Interkostalneuralgie, Plural: die Interkostalneuralgien Neuralgie im Bereich der Zwischenrippennerven

interkranial

in ter kra ni al Adjektiv Medizin |interkrani a l |im Schädelinnern gelegen, vorkommend

interkrustal

in ter krus tal Adjektiv Geologie |interkrust a l |lateinisch-neulateinisch in der Erdkruste gebildet oder liegend von Gesteinen

Interkulturalität

In ter kul tu ra li tät Substantiv, feminin Soziologie , die |Interkulturalit ä t |die Interkulturalität; Genitiv: der Interkulturalität 1 Bewusstsein, das für die kulturelle, sprachliche oder religiöse Verschiedenheit der Mitglieder einer Gesellschaft besonders sensibilisiert ist [und auf den Respekt bzw. die Akzeptanz der Verschiedenheit ausgerichtet ist ]2 Wissenschaftszweig, der sich mit den individuellen und gesellschaftlichen Lebens- und Arbeitsbedingungen verschiedener Kulturen in der globalisierten Welt befasst

interkulturell

in ter kul tu rell Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |interkultur e ll |die Beziehungen zwischen verschiedenen Kulturen 1b betreffend; verschiedene Kulturen umfassend, verbindend interkulturelle Begegnungen, Beziehungen

interkurrent

in ter kur rent Adjektiv interkurrierend |interkurr e nt |lateinisch hinzukommend z. B. von einer Krankheit, die zu einer anderen hinzukommt

interkurrierend

in ter kur rie rend Adjektiv interkurrent |interkurr ie rend |lateinisch hinzukommend z. B. von einer Krankheit, die zu einer anderen hinzukommt

Interlaken

In ter la ken Eigenname |I nterlaken |Kurort im Schweizer Kanton Bern

interlinear

in ter li ne ar Adjektiv |interline a r |zwischen die Zeilen des fremdsprachigen Urtextes geschrieben von Übersetzungen, besonders in frühen mittelalterlichen Handschriften

Interlinearglosse

In ter li ne ar glos se Substantiv, feminin , die |Interline a rglosse |interlineare Glosse 1

Interlinearübersetzung

In ter li ne ar über set zung Substantiv, feminin , die |Interline a rübersetzung |

Interlinearversion

In ter li ne ar ver si on Substantiv, feminin , die |Interline a rversion |interlineare wörtliche Übersetzung

Interlingua

In ter lin gua Substantiv, feminin Sprachwissenschaft , die |Interl i ngua |die Interlingua; Genitiv: der Interlingua 1 Welthilfssprache, die auf dem Latein und den romanischen Sprachen fußt italienisch interlingua, gekürzt aus: internazionale = international und lingua = Sprache 2 von der International Auxiliary Language Association vorgeschlagene Welthilfssprache

interlingual

in ter lin gu al Adjektiv |interlingu a l |zwei oder mehrere Sprachen betreffend, zwei oder mehreren Sprachen gemeinsam

Interlingue

In ter lin gue Substantiv, feminin , die |Interl i ngue |die Interlingue; Genitiv: der Interlingue neuerer Name für die Welthilfssprache Occidental

Interlinguist

In ter lin gu ist Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interlingu i st |der Interlinguist; Genitiv: des Interlinguisten, Plural: die Interlinguisten 1 Wissenschaftler auf dem Gebiet der Interlinguistik 2 jemand, der Interlingua spricht

Interlinguistik

In ter lin gu is tik Substantiv, feminin , die |Interlingu i stik |die Interlinguistik; Genitiv: der Interlinguistik 1 Plansprachenwissenschaft; Wissenschaft von den künstlichen Welthilfssprachen 2 die Mehrsprachigkeit, die Linguistik der Übersetzung, die Sozio- und Psycholinguistik umfassender synchroner vergleichender Sprachwissenschaftszweig

Interlinguistin

In ter lin gu is tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Interlingu i stin |die Interlinguistin; Genitiv: der Interlinguistin, Plural: die Interlinguistinnen weibliche Form zu Interlinguist

interlinguistisch

in ter lin gu is tisch Adjektiv |interlingu i stisch |die Interlinguistik betreffend

Interlockware

In ter lock wa re Substantiv, feminin , die |I nterlockware |zu englisch interlock = mit verketteten Maschen gestrickt feinmaschige Wirkware für Trikotagen

Interludium

In ter lu di um Substantiv, Neutrum Musik , das |Interl u dium |das Interludium; Genitiv: des Interludiums, Plural: die Interludien mittellateinisch interludium = Zwischenspiel, zu lateinisch ludus = Spiel (besonders in der Oper und bei Orgelmusik ) musikalisches Zwischenspiel

Interlunium

In ter lu ni um Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interl u nium |das Interlunium; Genitiv: des Interluniums, Plural: die Interlunien lateinisch Zeit des Neumonds

Intermaxillare

In ter ma xil la re Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die Intermaxillarknochen |Intermaxill a re |die Intermaxillare; Genitiv: der Intermaxillare, Plural: die Intermaxillaren lateinisch-neulateinisch Zwischenkieferknochen

Intermaxillarknochen

In ter ma xil lar kno chen Substantiv, maskulin Medizin , der Intermaxillare |Intermaxill a rknochen |lateinisch-neulateinisch Zwischenkieferknochen

Intermédiaire

In ter mé di aire Substantiv, Neutrum Reiten , das |ɛ̃tɛrmeˈdi̯ɛːɐ̯ |das Intermédiaire; Genitiv: des Intermédiaire, Plural: die Intermédiaires französisch intermédiaire Dressurprüfung mit mittlerem Schwierigkeitsgrad

intermediär

in ter me di är Adjektiv Fachsprache |intermedi ä r |französisch intermédiaire = dazwischenliegend, Zwischen-, zu spätlateinisch intermedius, zu lateinisch medius, Medium in der Mitte liegend, dazwischen befindlich; ein Zwischenglied bildend intermediäre Kopplung | intermediäre Bereiche

Intermediatereifen

In ter me di ate rei fen Substantiv, maskulin Motorsport , der |…ˈmiːdjət …|der Intermediatereifen; Genitiv: des Intermediatereifens, Plural: die Intermediatereifen lateinisch-englisch ; deutsch Reifen für teils nasse und teils trockene Piste 2

Intermedin

In ter me din Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Intermed i n |das Intermedin; Genitiv: des Intermedins lateinisch-neulateinisch Hormon, das den Farbwechsel bei Fischen und Fröschen beeinflusst

Intermedio

In ter me dio Substantiv, Neutrum , das Intermedium |Interm e dio |das Intermedio; Genitiv: des Intermedios, Plural: die Intermedios lateinisch-italienisch kleines musikalisches Zwischenspiel ursprünglich zur Erheiterung des Publikums bei Schauspielaufführungen, bei Fürstenhochzeiten o. Ä. Ende des 16. Jahrhunderts

Intermedium

In ter me di um Substantiv, Neutrum , das Intermedio |Interm e dium |das Intermedium; Genitiv: des Intermediums, Plural: die Intermedien lateinisch kleines musikalisches Zwischenspiel ursprünglich zur Erheiterung des Publikums bei Schauspielaufführungen, bei Fürstenhochzeiten o. Ä. Ende des 16. Jahrhunderts

intermedius

in ter me di us Adjektiv Medizin |interm e dius |lateinisch in der Mitte liegend

intermenstrual

in ter mens t ru al , in ter mens tru al Adjektiv Medizin intermenstruell |intermenstru a l |lateinisch-neulateinisch zwischen zwei Menstruationen liegend, den Zeitraum zwischen zwei Menstruationen betreffend

intermenstruell

in ter mens t ru ell , in ter mens tru ell Adjektiv Medizin intermenstrual |intermenstru e ll |lateinisch-neulateinisch zwischen zwei Menstruationen liegend, den Zeitraum zwischen zwei Menstruationen betreffend

Intermenstruum

In ter mens t ru um , In ter mens tru um Substantiv, Neutrum Medizin , das |Interm e nstruum |das Intermenstruum; Genitiv: des Intermenstruums, Plural: die Intermenstrua Zeitraum zwischen zwei Menstruationen

Intermezzo

In ter mez zo Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interm e zzo |das Intermezzo; Genitiv: des Intermezzos, Plural: die Intermezzos und Intermezzi italienisch intermezzo, zu spätlateinisch intermedius, intermediär 1 a Zwischenspiel im Drama, in der ernsten Oper figurativ seine Präsidentschaft war nur ein kurzes Intermezzo b kurzes Klavier- oder Orchesterstück 2 kleine [unbedeutende ] Begebenheit am Rande eines Geschehens; [lustiger ] Zwischenfall

interministeriell

in ter mi nis te ri ell Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |interministeri e ll |die Zusammenarbeit zwischen einzelnen Ministerien betreffend; von mehreren Ministerien gebildet; mehreren Ministerien gemeinsam ein interministerieller Ausschuss | interministerielle Zusammenarbeit

Intermission

In ter mis si on Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Intermissi o n |die Intermission; Genitiv: der Intermission lateinisch zeitweiliges Zurücktreten von Krankheitssymptomen

intermittieren

in ter mit tie ren schwaches Verb Medizin |intermitt ie ren |[zeitweilig ] zurücktreten von Krankheitssymptomen

intermittierend

in ter mit tie rend Adjektiv besonders Fachsprache |intermitt ie rend |zu lateinisch intermittere = aussetzen, unterbrechen zeitweilig aussetzend, nachlassend; mit Unterbrechungen, zeitlichen Zwischenräumen erfolgend, verlaufend intermittierendes Fieber | auf Stufe 1 arbeitet der Scheibenwischer intermittierend

intermodal

in ter mo dal Adjektiv Verkehrswesen |intermod a l |lateinisch; lateinisch-mittellateinisch die Kombination verschiedener Verkehrsträger (Straße, Schiene, Wasser, Luft ) betreffend

Intermodalität

In ter mo da li tät Substantiv, feminin Verkehrswesen , die |Intermodalit ä t |die Intermodalität; Genitiv: der Intermodalität Kombination verschiedener Verkehrsträger (Straße, Schiene, Wasser, Luft )

intermolekular

in ter mo le ku lar Adjektiv Physik, Chemie |intermolekul a r |zwischen den Molekülen bestehend, stattfindend

Intermundien

In ter mun di en Pluralwort , die |Interm u ndien |die Intermundien (Plural ) lateinisch die nach Epikur zwischen den unendlich vielen Welten liegenden, von Göttern bewohnten Zwischenräume

intern

in tern Adjektiv |int e rn |lateinisch internus = inwendig, zu: inter, inter-, Inter- 1 bildungssprachlich [nur ] den inneren, engsten Kreis einer Gruppe betreffend; im vertrauten Kreis erfolgend, nicht öffentlich eine interne Angelegenheit | interne Differenzen drohten die Partei zu spalten | diese Regelung ist intern | eine Sache intern regeln, klären 2 seltener im Inneren von etwas [befindlich ], inner …, inwendig äußere und interne Feinde 3 Medizin die inneren Organe, ihre Erkrankungen und deren Behandlung betreffend die interne Medizin 4 im Internat (einer bestimmten Schule ) wohnend ein interner Schüler | substantiviert die Internen fahren nur in den Ferien nach Hause

Interna

In ter na |Int e rna |Plural von Internum

internal

in ter nal Adjektiv bildungssprachlich, Fachsprache |intern a l |englisch internal innerlich, verinnerlicht; internalisiert

Internalisation

In ter na li sa ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Internalisati o n |die Internalisation; Genitiv: der Internalisation, Plural: die Internalisationen lateinisch-englisch Internalisierung

internalisieren

in ter na li sie ren schwaches Verb bildungssprachlich, Fachsprache |internalis ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « (Werte, Normen, Auffassungen o. Ä.) übernehmen und sich zu eigen machen; verinnerlichen 2 Verhaltensmuster, Wertvorstellungen, gesellschaftliche Vorurteile, Ansprüche internalisieren | syntaktische Regeln internalisieren

Internalisierung

In ter na li sie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |Internalis ie rung |die Internalisierung, Internalisierungen das Internalisieren

Internat

In ter nat Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Intern a t |das Internat; Genitiv: des Internat [e ]s, Plural: die Internate zu intern 1 an eine [höhere ] Schule angeschlossenes Heim, in dem die Schülerinnen und Schüler wohnen und verpflegt werden das Internat liegt am anderen Ende des Parks | von den Schülern der Schule wohnt etwa ein Drittel im Internat 2 Internatsschule ihre Kinder besuchen ein Internat

international

in ter na ti o nal Adjektiv |internation a l auch ˈɪn …|englisch international, aus inter-, Inter- und national , geprägt von dem englischen Sozialphilosophen und Juristen J. Bentham (1748 –1832 ) im Sinne von »zwischen den Nationen (bestehend )«1 zwischen mehreren Staaten bestehend; zwischenstaatlich internationale Abmachungen, Verträge | international zusammenarbeiten 2 über den Rahmen eines Staates hinausgehend, nicht national begrenzt; mehrere Staaten betreffend; überstaatlich, weltweit die internationale Küche | ein internationaler Verbund, Konzern | ein internationaler Wettkampf, Kongress mit Teilnehmenden aus mehreren Staaten | ein internationales Publikum | die letzte große internationale Finanzkrise | einen internationalen Hit landen | internationale Streitkräfte in Krisengebiete entsenden | dieser Prozess hat internationales Aufsehen erregt | die Krise ist international | sie ist international bekannt, anerkannt | international wettbewerbsfähig sein | Geschäfte international koordinieren

Internationale

In ter na ti o na le substantiviertes Adjektiv, feminin Sport |Internation a le |die /eine Internationale; der /einer Internationalen, die Internationalen /zwei Internationale weibliche Person, die als Mitglied einer Nationalmannschaft internationale Wettkämpfe bestreitet

Internationale

In ter na ti o na le Substantiv, feminin , die |Internation a le |1 internationaler Zusammenschluss sozialistischer Arbeiterorganisationen Kurzform von: Internationale Arbeiterassoziation die Erste Internationale | die Kommunistische Internationale | figurativ eine Internationale der Kriegsdienstverweigerer 2 ohne Plural Kampflied der internationalen Arbeiterbewegung »Wacht auf, Verdammte dieser Erde « die Internationale anstimmen

Internationaler

In ter na ti o na ler substantiviertes Adjektiv, maskulin Sport |Internation a ler |der Internationale /ein Internationaler; des /eines Internationalen, die Internationalen /zwei Internationale jemand, der als Mitglied einer Nationalmannschaft internationale Wettkämpfe bestreitet

internationalisieren

in ter na ti o na li sie ren schwaches Verb |internationalis ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « 1 Völkerrecht die Gebietshoheit eines Staates über ein bestimmtes Staatsgebiet zugunsten mehrerer Staaten oder der ganzen Völkerrechtsgemeinschaft beschränken einen Kanal internationalisieren 2 a bildungssprachlich international machen einen Konflikt internationalisieren b sich internationalisieren bildungssprachlich international werden der Konflikt droht sich zu internationalisieren

Internationalisierung

In ter na ti o na li sie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |Internationalis ie rung |die Internationalisierung; Genitiv: der Internationalisierung, Plural: die Internationalisierungen das Internationalisieren

Internationalismus

In ter na ti o na lis mus Substantiv, maskulin , der |International i smus |der Internationalismus; Genitiv: des Internationalismus, Plural: die Internationalismen 1 ohne Plural marxistisch das Streben nach zwischenstaatlichem Zusammenschluss proletarischer Internationalismus internationale Solidarität der Arbeiterbewegungen | sozialistischer Internationalismus Zusammenarbeit der sozialistischen Länder untereinander 2 Sprachwissenschaft Wort, das in gleicher Bedeutung und gleicher oder ähnlicher Form in verschiedenen Kultursprachen vorkommt z. B. »Demokratie «

Internationalist

In ter na ti o na list Substantiv, maskulin marxistisch , der |International i st |der Internationalist; Genitiv: des Internationalisten, Plural: die Internationalisten Anhänger des Internationalismus 1

Internationalistin

In ter na ti o na lis tin Substantiv, feminin , die |International i stin |die Internationalistin; Genitiv: der Internationalistin, Plural: die Internationalistinnen weibliche Form zu Internationalist

internationalistisch

in ter na ti o na lis tisch Adjektiv marxistisch |international i stisch |den Internationalismus 1 betreffend, zu ihm gehörend, für ihn charakteristisch

Internationalität

In ter na ti o na li tät Substantiv, feminin , die |Internationalit ä t |die Internationalität; Genitiv: der Internationalität das Internationalsein; Überstaatlichkeit die Internationalität des Festivals, der Ausstellung

Internatsschule

In ter nats schu le Substantiv, feminin , die |Intern a tsschule |[höhere ] Schule mit angeschlossenem Internat 1

Internatsschüler

In ter nats schü ler Substantiv, maskulin , der |Intern a tsschüler |Schüler einer Internatsschule

Internatsschülerin

In ter nats schü le rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Intern a tsschülerin |weibliche Form zu Internatsschüler

Interne

In ter ne substantiviertes Adjektiv, feminin |Int e rne |die /eine Interne; der /einer Internen, die Internen /zwei Interne lateinisch 1 Schülerin eines Internats 2 österreichisch Krankenhausabteilung für innere Medizin

Interner

In ter ner substantiviertes Adjektiv, maskulin |Int e rner |der Interne /ein Interner; des /eines Internen, die Internen /zwei Interne Schüler eines Internats

Internet

In ter net Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternet |das Internet; Genitiv: des Internets englisch internet, zu: inter- = zwischen, unter (einander ) und network, Network 2 (im Sinne von »Gruppe untereinander verbundener Netzwerke «)der Allgemeinheit offenstehendes, auf vielfältige Weise nutzbares weltweites Netz von miteinander verbundenen Computern Kurzform: Net Anschluss ans Internet | Informationen ins Internet stellen | ab sofort können Sie uns im Internet erreichen | etwas im Internet suchen, finden, nachlesen | im Internet surfen, werben, einkaufen | sich einen Konkurrenzkampf im Internet liefern | Buchungsservice per Internet

Internetadresse

In ter net ad res se , In ter net adres se Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetadresse |aus dem Namen einer Person, einer Firma o. Ä. und weiteren [standardisierten ] Zeichen bestehende Angabe, unter der jemand im Internet erreichbar ist Kurzform: Adresse 1b

internetaffin

in ter net af fin Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |i nternetaffin |das Internet oft und gern nutzend

Internetanbieter

In ter net an bie ter Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternetanbieter |Anbieter von Dienstleistungen im Internet

Internetanbieterin

In ter net an bie te rin Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetanbieterin |weibliche Form zu Internetanbieter

Internetangebot

In ter net an ge bot Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternetangebot |Angebot an Informationen, Waren und Dienstleistungen im Internet

Internetanschluss

In ter net an schluss Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternetanschluss |Anschluss eines Computers an das Internet [einen ] Internetanschluss haben

Internetauftritt

In ter net auf tritt Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternetauftritt |Website, Homepage eines Unternehmens oder einer Institution

Internetauktion

In ter net auk ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetauktion |mithilfe des Internets durchgeführte Auktion

Internetbanking

In ter net ban king , In ter net-Ban king Substantiv, Neutrum , das Internet-Banking |I nternetbanking I nternet-Banking …bɛŋkɪŋ …bɛŋkɪŋ |das Internetbanking; Genitiv: des Internetbanking [s ] das Internet-Banking; Genitiv: des Internet-Banking [s ] Erledigung von Bankgeschäften mithilfe des Internets

internetbasiert

in ter net ba siert Adjektiv |i nternetbasiert |auf dem Internet beruhend, mit ihm arbeitend internetbasierte Dienste, Lösungen

Internetcafé

In ter net ca fé Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternetcafé |Café, in dem den Gästen Computer mit Internetanschluss zur Verfügung stehen

Internetdienst

In ter net dienst Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternetdienst |1 eine spezifische Funktion erfüllende, über Internet angebotene Dienstleistung z. B. E-Mail, World Wide Web, Telefonie 2 Anbieter eines Internetdienstes 1 mobile, kostenpflichtige Internetdienste

internetfähig

in ter net fä hig Adjektiv |i nternetfähig |[technisch ] so ausgestattet, dass eine Verbindung zum Internet hergestellt werden kann

Internetfernsehen

In ter net fern se hen Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternetfernsehen |

Internetfirma

In ter net fir ma Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetfirma |Firma, die Dienstleistungen im Internet oder Waren über das Internet anbietet

Internethandel

In ter net han del Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternethandel |mithilfe des Internets abgewickelter Handel mit Waren

Internethändler

In ter net händ ler Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternethändler |jemand, der Internethandel betreibt

Internethändlerin

In ter net händ le rin Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternethändlerin |weibliche Form zu Internethändler

Internetkonzern

In ter net kon zern Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternetkonzern |Konzern, dessen Geschäftsbereich im Internet liegt

Internetnutzer

In ter net nut zer Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternetnutzer |jemand, der das Internet nutzt

Internetnutzerin

In ter net nut ze rin Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetnutzerin |weibliche Formen zu Internetnutzer

Internetnutzung

In ter net nut zung Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetnutzung |Nutzung des Internets

Internetplattform

In ter net platt form Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetplattform |Website, Plattform im Internet, wo sich Nutzer etwas ansehen, anhören, sich informieren oder miteinander diskutieren können

Internetportal

In ter net por tal Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternetportal |Website, die so angelegt ist, dass man von ihr aus bequem auf eine Vielzahl von Informationen zu einem bestimmten Thema zugreifen kann

Internetprotokoll

In ter net pro to koll Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternetprotokoll | Protokoll 3a für die Übertragung von Daten im Internet

Internetprovider

In ter net pro vi der Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternetprovider |Anbieter von Dienstleistungen im Internet

Internetradio

In ter net ra dio Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternetradio |das Internetradio; Genitiv: des Internetradios über das Internet verbreiteter Hörfunk, zum Teil ergänzt durch Videobilder

Internetseite

In ter net sei te Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetseite |einzelnes Dokument im Internet; Webseite eine Internetseite aufrufen, abrufen, einrichten, sperren | Formulare auf eine Internetseite stellen | auf einer Internetseite werben, Informationen veröffentlichen

Internetshopping

In ter net shop ping , In ter net-Shop ping Substantiv, Neutrum , das Internet-Shopping |I nternetshopping I nternet-Shopping …ʃɔpɪŋ …ʃɔpɪŋ |Einkaufen durch Bestellung von Waren mithilfe des Internets

Internetsperre

In ter net sper re Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetsperre |Sperrung des Zugangs zum Internet oder zu bestimmten Teilen des Internets

Internetsuchmaschine

In ter net such ma schi ne Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetsuchmaschine |Suchmaschine

Internetsurfen

In ter net sur fen Substantiv, Neutrum EDV-Jargon , das |I nternetsurfen …səːfn̩ |das Surfen 3 im Internet

Internetsurfer

In ter net sur fer Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternetsurfer |jemand, der im Internet surft 3

Internetsurferin

In ter net sur fe rin Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetsurferin |weibliche Form zu Internetsurfer

Internettelefonie

In ter net te le fo nie Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternettelefonie |Telefonieren mithilfe des Internets

Internet-TV

In ter net-TV Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternet-TV …tiːviː |das Internet-TV; Genitiv: des Internet-TVs Übertragung von Audio- und Videosignalen (Fernsehprogrammen ) über das Internet

Internetunternehmen

In ter net un ter neh men Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternetunternehmen | vgl. Internetfirma

Internetuser

In ter net user Substantiv, maskulin Jargon , der |I nternetuser |Internetnutzer

Internetuserin

In ter net use rin Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetuserin |weibliche Form zu Internetuser

Internetverbindung

In ter net ver bin dung Substantiv, feminin , die |I nternetverbindung |Internetzugang eine Internetverbindung aufbauen, herstellen, unterbrechen

Internetzeitalter

In ter net zeit al ter Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I nternetzeitalter |ohne Plural Zeitalter, das durch den umfassenden Einsatz des Internets geprägt ist

Internetzugang

In ter net zu gang Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nternetzugang |Verbindung ins Internet ein schneller, drahtloser, mobiler Internetzugang

internieren

in ter nie ren schwaches Verb |intern ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « französisch interner, zu: interne = innerlich; innen < lateinisch internus, intern 1 politische Gegner, Feinde, Angehörige eines gegnerischen Staates [während des Krieges ] in staatlichen Gewahrsam nehmen, in Lagern unterbringen jemanden internieren | er war während des Krieges in Australien interniert 2 Fachsprache jemanden, der an einer [ansteckenden ] Krankheit leidet, isolieren, auf eine geschlossene Station einweisen auch die Kontaktpersonen müssen interniert werden

Internierte

In ter nier te substantiviertes Adjektiv, feminin |Intern ie rte |die /eine Internierte; der /einer Internierten, die Internierten /zwei Internierte weibliche Person, die interniert ist

Internierter

In ter nier ter substantiviertes Adjektiv, maskulin |Intern ie rter |der Internierte /ein Internierter; des /eines Internierten, die Internierten /zwei Internierte jemand, der interniert ist

Internierung

In ter nie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |Intern ie rung |die Internierung; Genitiv: der Internierung, Plural: die Internierungen a das Interniertsein b das Internieren

Internierungslager

In ter nie rungs la ger Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Intern ie rungslager |das Internierungslager < Plural: -> Lager, in dem Zivilpersonen interniert 1 werden er war im Krieg in einem Internierungslager | nach fünf Jahren Internierungslager sahen sie endlich die Heimat wieder

Internist

In ter nist Substantiv, maskulin Medizin , der |Intern i st |der Internist; Genitiv: des Internisten, Plural: die Internisten zu intern Facharzt bzw. Fachärztin für innere Medizin

Internistin

In ter nis tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Intern i stin |die Internistin; Genitiv: der Internistin, Plural: die Internistinnen weibliche Form zu Internist

internistisch

in ter nis tisch Adjektiv |intern i stisch |die innere Medizin betreffend

Internodium

In ter no di um Substantiv, Neutrum Botanik , das |Intern o dium |das Internodium; Genitiv: des Internodiums, Plural: die Internodien lateinisch zwischen zwei Blattansatzstellen oder Blattknoten liegender Sprossabschnitt einer Pflanze

Internum

In ter num Substantiv, Neutrum bildungssprachlich , das |Int e rnum |das Internum; Genitiv: des Internums, Plural: die Interna zu lateinisch internus, intern 1 Gebiet, das einer bestimmten Person, Gruppe oder Institution vorbehalten und Dritten gegenüber abgeschlossen ist 2 meist im Plural nur die inneren Verhältnisse einer Gruppe o. Ä. betreffende Angelegenheit; interne 1 Angelegenheit wir wollen hier keine Interna besprechen, ausplaudern

Internuntius

In ter nun ti us Substantiv, maskulin , der |Intern u ntius |der Internuntius; Genitiv: des Internuntius, Plural: die Internuntien lateinisch diplomatischer Vertreter des Papstes in kleineren Staaten; vgl. Nuntius

Interoperabilität

In ter ope ra bi li tät Substantiv, feminin Fachsprache , die |Interoperabilit ä t |die Interoperabilität; Genitiv: der Interoperabilität Fähigkeit unterschiedlicher Systeme, möglichst nahtlos zusammenzuarbeiten

interorbital

in ter or bi tal Adjektiv |interorbit a l |zwischen den Orbits befindlich; für den Raum zwischen den Orbits bestimmt

interozeanisch

in ter oze a nisch Adjektiv |interoze a nisch |Weltmeere verbindend

interparlamentarisch

in ter par la men ta risch Adjektiv |interparlament a risch |die Parlamente der einzelnen Staaten umfassend Interparlamentarische Union Vereinigung von Parlamentariern verschiedener Länder

Interpellant

In ter pel lant Substantiv, maskulin Politik , der |Interpell a nt |zu lateinisch interpellans (Genitiv: interpellantis ), 1. Partizip von: interpellare, interpellieren Parlamentarier, der eine Interpellation einbringt

Interpellantin

In ter pel lan tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Interpell a ntin |weibliche Form zu Interpellant

Interpellation

In ter pel la ti on Substantiv, feminin Politik , die |Interpellati o n |die Interpellation; Genitiv: der Interpellation, Plural: die Interpellationen lateinisch interpellatio = Unterbrechung von einem oder mehreren Parlamentariern an die Regierung gerichtetes Verlangen um Auskunft in einer bestimmten Sache

interpellieren

in ter pel lie ren schwaches Verb Politik |interpell ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « lateinisch interpellare = unterbrechen, mit Fragen angehen eine Interpellation einbringen

interpersonal

in ter per so nal Adjektiv Fachsprache interpersonell |interperson a l |zwischen zwei oder mehreren Personen [ablaufend ], zwei oder mehrere Personen betreffend

interpersonell

in ter per so nell Adjektiv Fachsprache interpersonal |interperson e ll |zwischen zwei oder mehreren Personen [ablaufend ], zwei oder mehrere Personen betreffend

Interpetiolarstipel

In ter pe ti o lar sti pel Substantiv, feminin Botanik , die |Interpetiol a rstipel |die Interpetiolarstipel; Genitiv: der Interpetiolarstipel, Plural: die Interpetiolarstipeln lateinisch Verwachsungsprodukt der Nebenblätter bei Pflanzen mit gegenständigen (einander gegenüberstehenden ) Blättern

interplanetar

in ter pla ne tar Adjektiv Astronomie interplanetarisch |interplanet a r |zwischen den Planeten befindlich, geschehend, sie verbindend interplanetare Materie | interplanetare Raumsonden | der interplanetare Raum

interplanetarisch

in ter pla ne ta risch Adjektiv Astronomie interplanetar |interplanet a risch |zwischen den Planeten befindlich, geschehend, sie verbindend

Interpluvial

In ter plu vi al Substantiv, Neutrum , das Interpluvialzeit |Interpluvi a l |das Interpluvial; Genitiv: des Interpluvials, Plural: die Interpluviale lateinisch-neulateinisch regenärmere Zeit in den heutigen Tropen und Subtropen während der Interglazialzeiten

Interpluvialzeit

In ter plu vi al zeit Substantiv, feminin , die Interpluvial |Interpluvi a lzeit |die Interpluvialzeit; Genitiv: der Interpluvialzeit, Plural: die Interpluvialzeiten lateinisch-neulateinisch regenärmere Zeit in den heutigen Tropen und Subtropen während der Interglazialzeiten

Interpol

In ter pol Substantiv, feminin , die |I nterpol |die Interpol; Genitiv: der Interpol Kurzwort aus: Inter nationale Kriminal pol izeiliche Organisation zentrale Stelle (mit Sitz in Paris ) zur internationalen Koordination der Ermittlungsarbeit in der Verbrechensbekämpfung

Interpolation

In ter po la ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Interpolati o n |die Interpolation; Genitiv: der Interpolation, Plural: die Interpolationen lateinisch interpolatio = Veränderung, Umgestaltung 1 Mathematik das Interpolieren 1 2 Wissenschaft spätere, von fremder Hand vorgenommene Einfügung oder Änderung in einem Text, die nicht als solche kenntlich gemacht ist 3 Fotografie Änderung [der Dichte ] von Bildpunkten (und damit besonders der Kontraste ) durch die Berechnung benachbarter Bildpunkte

Interpolator

In ter po la tor Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interpol a tor |der Interpolator; Genitiv: des Interpolators, Plural: die Interpolatoren jemand, der eine Interpolation 2 vornimmt

Interpolatorin

In ter po la to rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Interpolat o rin |die Interpolatorin; Genitiv: der Interpolatorin, Plural: die Interpolatorinnen weibliche Form zu Interpolator

interpolieren

in ter po lie ren schwaches Verb |interpol ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « 1 Mathematik Werte zwischen bekannten Werten einer Funktion errechnen 2 lateinisch interpolare = (Schriften ) entstellen, verfälschen Wissenschaft eine Interpolation 2 vornehmen 3 Fotografie eine Interpolation 3 vornehmen

Interposition

In ter po si ti on Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Interpositi o n |die Interposition; Genitiv: der Interposition, Plural: die Interpositionen 1 Lagerung von Weichteilen zwischen Knochenbruchstücken 2 operative Einlagerung der Gebärmutter zwischen Blase und vorderer Scheidenwand bei Scheidenvorfall

Interpret

In ter pret Substantiv, maskulin bildungssprachlich , der |Interpr e t |der Interpret; Genitiv: des Interpreten, Plural: die Interpreten lateinisch interpres (Genitiv: interpretis ) = Ausleger, Erklärer, Herkunft ungeklärt 1 Person, die etwas interpretiert darin sind sich alle Interpreten seines dramatischen Werks einig 2 reproduzierender Künstler bzw. Künstlerin, besonders Musiker [in ], Sänger [in ] ein hervorragender, virtuoser Interpret | die großen Interpreten klassischer Musik

Interpretament

In ter pre ta ment Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interpretam e nt |das Interpretament; Genitiv: des Interpretament [e ]s, Plural: die Interpretamente Deutungsmittel, Verständigungsmittel, Kommunikationsmittel

Interpretant

In ter pre tant Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interpret a nt |der Interpretant; Genitiv: des Interpretanten, Plural: die Interpretanten jemand, der sich um die Interpretation 1 von etwas bemüht

Interpretantin

In ter pre tan tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Interpret a ntin |die Interpretantin; Genitiv: der Interpretantin, Plural: die Interpretantinnen weibliche Form zu Interpretant

Interpretation

In ter pre ta ti on Substantiv, feminin bildungssprachlich , die |Interpretati o n |die Interpretation; Genitiv: der Interpretation, Plural: die Interpretationen lateinisch interpretatio 1 a Erklärung, Deutung von Texten, Aussagen o. Ä. die Interpretation eines Gedichtes, Romans | eine Interpretation [eines Films, Stücks ] schreiben b Auslegung, Auffassung, Darstellung sein Verhalten, seine Bemerkung lässt verschiedene Interpretationen zu | auf die Erhebung folgt dann die Auswertung und die Interpretation der Daten | das ist eine Frage der Interpretation 2 auf der jeweils mehr oder weniger persönlichen Deutung, Auslegung eines Musikstücks beruhende künstlerische Wiedergabe von Musik eine meisterhafte Interpretation des Klavierkonzerts | diese Interpretation des Liedes entspricht dem Geist der Romantik

interpretationsfähig

in ter pre ta ti ons fä hig Adjektiv |interpretati o nsfähig |Spielraum für Interpretationen 1b bietend die Regelung ist durchaus interpretationsfähig

Interpretationsspielraum

In ter pre ta ti ons spiel raum Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interpretati o nsspielraum | Spielraum 2 für Interpretationen

Interpretatio romana

In ter pre ta tio ro ma na Substantiv, feminin Geschichte , die |Interpret a tio rom a na |die Interpretatio romana; Genitiv: der Interpretatio romana 1 Bezeichnung fremder Gottheiten mit Namen römischer Götter z. B. Donar mit Jupiter 2 Deutung und Übernahme germanischer religiöser Bräuche und Vorstellungen durch die katholische Kirche

interpretativ

in ter pre ta tiv Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |interpretat i v |auf Interpretation beruhend; erklärend, deutend, erhellend

Interpretator

In ter pre ta tor Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interpret a tor |der Interpretator; Genitiv: des Interpretators, Plural: die Interpretatoren lateinisch Interpret 1

Interpretatorin

In ter pre ta to rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Interpretat o rin |die Interpretatorin; Genitiv: der Interpretatorin, Plural: die Interpretatorinnen weibliche Form zu Interpretator

interpretatorisch

in ter pre ta to risch Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |interpretat o risch |den Interpreten, die Interpretation betreffend

Interpreter

In ter pre ter Substantiv, maskulin EDV , der |Interpr e ter englisch ɪnˈtəːprɪtə |der Interpreter; Genitiv: des Interpreters, Plural: die Interpreter englisch interpreter = Dolmetscher; Interpret Programm 4 , das die Anweisungen eines in einer anderen Programmiersprache als der des verwendeten Computers geschriebenen Programms sofort ausführt, indem es sie einzeln analysiert, sodass eine Übersetzung in die systemeigene Programmiersprache nicht nötig ist

interpretierbar

in ter pre tier bar Adjektiv |interpret ie rbar |sich [in einer bestimmten Weise ] interpretieren 1 lassend der Text ist kaum interpretierbar , ist so oder so interpretierbar | das Verhandlungsergebnis ist anders gar nicht interpretierbar

interpretieren

in ter pre tie ren schwaches Verb bildungssprachlich |interpret ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « lateinisch interpretari, zu: interpres, Interpret 1 a ein Gedicht, einen Roman, ein Stück, einen Film interpretieren | einen Vertrag, einen Gesetzestext interpretieren b etwas, was mehrere Deutungsmöglichkeiten zulässt, in bestimmter Art und Weise erklären, deuten man kann seinen Rücktritt als Flucht interpretieren | sie hatte seine Zurückhaltung fälschlich als Arroganz interpretiert | jemanden, etwas falsch, böswillig interpretieren 2 ein Musikstück, ein Lied o. Ä. in persönlicher Deutung, Auslegung künstlerisch wiedergeben eine Sonate einfühlsam interpretieren

Interpretin

In ter pre tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Interpr e tin |die Interpretin; Genitiv: der Interpretin, Plural: die Interpretinnen weibliche Form zu Interpret

Interpsychologie

In ter psy cho lo gie Substantiv, feminin , die |Interpsycholog ie |die Interpsychologie; Genitiv: der Interpsychologie Psychologie der zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen

interpungieren

in ter pun gie ren schwaches Verb |interpung ie ren |lateinisch interpunktieren

interpunktieren

in ter punk tie ren schwaches Verb Sprachwissenschaft |interpunkt ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « zu lateinisch interpunctum, 2. Partizip von: interpungere = (Wörter ) durch Punkte abteilen (in einem Text ) Satzzeichen setzen richtig interpunktieren | einen Text interpunktieren

Interpunktion

In ter punk ti on Substantiv, feminin Sprachwissenschaft , die |Interpunkti o n |die Interpunktion; Genitiv: der Interpunktion, Plural: die Interpunktionen lateinisch interpunctio = Scheidung (der Wörter ) durch Punkte Zeichensetzung die Regeln der Interpunktion

Interpunktionsregel

In ter punk ti ons re gel Substantiv, feminin , die |Interpunkti o nsregel |Regel für richtige Interpunktion

Interpunktionszeichen

In ter punk ti ons zei chen Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interpunkti o nszeichen |Satzzeichen

Interradius

In ter ra di us Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interr a dius |der Interradius; Genitiv: des Interradius, Plural: die Interradien Linie, welche den Winkel zwischen den Körperachsen strahlig symmetrischer Tiere halbiert

Interrailpass

In ter rail pass Substantiv, maskulin Eisenbahn , der ® |ˈɪntɐreɪl …|der Interrailpass; Genitiv: des Interrailpasses, Plural: die Interrailpässe erster Bestandteil: Kurzwort aus international und englisch rail = Eisenbahn verbilligte Fahrkarte, besonders für Jugendliche, für Fahrten in Europa

Interrailticket

In ter rail ti cket Substantiv, Neutrum Eisenbahn , das ® |I nterrailticket …reːl …|englisch; deutsch verbilligte Jugendfahrkarte für Fahrten in Europa

Interregio

In ter re gio Substantiv, maskulin , der ® Interregiozug |Interr e gio |der Interregio; Genitiv: des Interregios, Plural: die Interregios a früher in einem bestimmten Zeittakt [gewöhnlich alle zwei Stunden ] verkehrender Schnellzug Abkürzung: IR ®b in einigen Staaten Europas eingesetzter Fernverkehrszug

Interregiozug

In ter re gio zug Substantiv, maskulin , der Interregio |Interr e giozug |der Interregiozug; Genitiv: des Interregiozug [e ]s, Plural: die Interregiozüge a früher in einem bestimmten Zeittakt [gewöhnlich alle zwei Stunden ] verkehrender Schnellzug Abkürzung: IR ®b in einigen Staaten Europas eingesetzter Fernverkehrszug

Interregnum

In ter re g num , In ter re gnum Substantiv, Neutrum Politik , das |Interr e gnum |das Interregnum; Genitiv: des Interregnums, Plural: die Interregnen und Interregna lateinisch interregnum, zu: regnum = Regierung, (Königs )herrschaft 1 Zwischenregierung, vorläufige Regierung nach einem kurzen Interregnum der Konservativen kamen wieder die Linken an die Macht 2 Zeitraum ohne offizielle Regierung, in dem meist eine vorläufige Regierung die Regierungsgeschäfte wahrnimmt mit der Wahl Rudolfs Interregnum im Jahre 1273 endete das neunzehnjährige Interregnum

interreligiös

in ter re li gi ös Adjektiv |interreligi ö s |zwischen den Religionen bestehend, unter Beteiligung von Vertretern verschiedener Religionen stattfindend interreligiöser Dialog | interreligiöse Gespräche | ein interreligiöses Treffen

Interrenalismus

In ter re na lis mus Substantiv, maskulin Biologie; Medizin , der |Interrenal i smus |der Interrenalismus; Genitiv: des Interrenalismus lateinisch-neulateinisch Beeinflussung von Körperbau und Geschlechtsmerkmalen durch Überproduktion von Nebennierenhormonen

interrogativ

in ter ro ga tiv Adjektiv Sprachwissenschaft |interrogat i v |lateinisch interrogativus eine Frage ausdrückend, fragend ein interrogatives Pronomen

Interrogativ

In ter ro ga tiv Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interrogat i v | Interrogativpronomen

Interrogativadverb

In ter ro ga tiv ad verb Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interrogat i vadverb |Adverb, das einen Interrogativsatz einleitet z. B. wo? , wann?

Interrogativpronomen

In ter ro ga tiv pro no men Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interrogat i vpronomen |Pronomen, das einen Interrogativsatz einleitet; Frage [für ]wort z. B. wer? , welcher?

Interrogativsatz

In ter ro ga tiv satz Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interrogat i vsatz |Satz, der eine Frage ausdrückt; Fragesatz z. B. Habt ihr schon gegessen?

Interrogativum

In ter ro ga ti vum Substantiv, Neutrum Sprachwissenschaft , das |Interrogat i vum |das Interrogativum; Genitiv: des Interrogativums, Plural: die Interrogativa Interrogativpronomen

Interruption

In ter rup ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Interrupti o n |lateinisch 1 Medizin [künstliche ] Unterbrechung (z. B. einer Schwangerschaft oder des Koitus ) 2 Unterbrechung; Störung

Interruptus

In ter rup tus Substantiv, maskulin umgangssprachlich , der |Interr u ptus | Kurzwort für: Coitus interruptus

Intersektion

In ter sek ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Intersekti o n |die Intersektion; Genitiv: der Intersektion, Plural: die Intersektionen lateinisch Durchschnittsmenge zweier Mengen, deren Elemente in beiden Mengen vorkommen z. B. bilden die Mengen »Frauen « und »Ärzte « die Intersektion »Ärztinnen «

Interserie

In ter se rie Substantiv, feminin Motorsport , die |I nterserie |die Interserie; Genitiv: der Interserie, Plural: die Interserien lateinisch-neulateinisch europäische Wettbewerbsserie mit Rundstreckenrennen für Sportwagen, zweisitzige Rennwagen o. Ä.

Intersex

In ter sex Substantiv, Neutrum Biologie , das |Inters e x auch ˈɪn …|lateinisch-neulateinisch Individuum 3 , das die typischen Merkmale der Intersexualität zeigt

Intersexualität

In ter se xu a li tät Substantiv, feminin Biologie , die |Intersexualit ä t |das Vorkommen von männlichen und weiblichen Geschlechtsmerkmalen in einem Individuum 3 [einer sonst getrenntgeschlechtigen Art ]

intersexuell

in ter se xu ell Adjektiv Biologie |intersexu e ll |Intersexualität aufweisend von Individuen

Intershop

In ter shop Substantiv, maskulin DDR , der |I ntershop |der Intershop; Genitiv: des Intershops, Plural: die Intershops aus international und Shop Geschäft für den Verkauf von ausländischen Waren und Spitzenerzeugnissen aus der Produktion der DDR (nur gegen frei konvertierbare Währung ) im Intershop einkaufen

interstadial

in ter sta di al Adjektiv Geologie |interstadi a l |lateinisch-neulateinisch die Ablagerungen während eines Interstadials betreffend

Interstadial

In ter sta di al Substantiv, Neutrum Geologie , das |Interstadi a l |das Interstadial; Genitiv: des Interstadials, Plural: die Interstadiale Wärmeschwankung während einer Glazialzeit

interstellar

in ter stel lar Adjektiv Astronomie |interstell a r |zwischen den [Fix ]sternen befindlich interstellare Wolken | der interstellare Raum | interstellare Materie

interstitiell

in ter sti ti ell Adjektiv Biologie |interstiti e ll |lateinisch-neulateinisch in den Zwischenräumen liegend z. B. von Gewebe, Gewebeflüssigkeiten o. Ä.

Interstitium

In ter sti ti um Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interst i tium |das Interstitium; Genitiv: des Interstitiums, Plural: die Interstitien lateinisch 1 Zwischenraum z. B. zwischen Organen 2 Pluraletantum katholisches Kirchenrecht vorgeschriebene Zwischenzeit zwischen dem Empfang zweier geistlicher Weihen

intersubjektiv

in ter sub jek tiv Adjektiv Psychologie |intersubjekt i v |dem Bewusstsein mehrerer Personen gemeinsam intersubjektives Erleben | intersubjektive Überprüfung einer Theorie

Intersubjektivität

In ter sub jek ti vi tät Substantiv, feminin Psychologie , die |Intersubjektivit ä t |das Intersubjektivsein

interterritorial

in ter ter ri to ri al Adjektiv |interterritori a l |zwischenstaatlich von Abkommen oder Vereinbarungen

Intertrigo

In ter tri go Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Intertr i go |die Intertrigo; Genitiv: der Intertrigo, Plural: die Intertrigines |[…neːs ] |lateinisch Wundsein, Hautwolf

intertrochantär

in ter tro chan tär Adjektiv Anatomie |intertrochant ä r |lateinisch ; griechisch zwischen den beiden Rollhügeln (Knochenvorsprüngen ) am Oberschenkelknochen liegend

Intertype

In ter type Substantiv, feminin , die ® Intertype-Fotosetter |I ntertype …ta͜ip |die Intertype; Genitiv: der Intertype, Plural: die Intertypes englisch Lichtsetzmaschine mit auswechselbaren Linsensystemen, durch die die Schrifttype in verschiedenen Größen projiziert werden kann

Intertype-Fotosetter

In ter type-Fo to set ter Substantiv, maskulin , der ® Intertype |I ntertype-Fotosetter |der Intertype-Fotosetter; Genitiv: des Intertype-Fotosetters, Plural: die Intertype-Fotosetter englisch Lichtsetzmaschine mit auswechselbaren Linsensystemen, durch die die Schrifttype in verschiedenen Größen projiziert werden kann

Intertype-Setzmaschine

In ter type-Setz ma schi ne Substantiv, feminin Druckwesen , die ® |I ntertype-Setzmaschine |eine frühere amerik. Zeilengusssetzmaschine, der ↑ Linotype ähnlich

Interusurium

In ter usu ri um Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interus u rium |das Interusurium; Genitiv: des Interusuriums, Plural: die Interusurien lateinisch Zwischenzinsen, die sich als Vorteil des Gläubigers bei vorzeitiger Leistung des Schuldners einer unverzinslichen Geldsumme ergeben

Intervall

In ter vall Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interv a ll |das Intervall; Genitiv: des Intervalls, Plural: die Intervalle lateinisch intervallum, eigentlich = Raum zwischen zwei Pfählen, Pfosten (eines Walls ), zu: vallum, Wall 1 bildungssprachlich zeitlicher Zwischenraum; zwischen zwei Zeitpunkten liegender Zeitraum; Pause, Zeitspanne die Intervalle zwischen den Herzschlägen, Wehen | in kurzen, regelmäßigen Intervallen 2 Musik Abstand zweier zusammen oder nacheinander erklingender Töne ein großes Intervall 3 Mathematik Bereich zwischen zwei Punkten auf einer Strecke oder Skala

intervallisch

in ter val lisch Adjektiv Musik |interv a llisch |auf das Intervall 2 bezogen, das Intervall 2 betreffend

Intervallschaltung

In ter vall schal tung Substantiv, feminin , die |Interv a llschaltung | Schaltung 1a , mit der der Arbeitsablauf eines Gerätes, einer Maschine, einer Vorrichtung o. Ä. zeitweilig unterbrochen werden kann, so geschaltet werden kann, dass er in bestimmten zeitlichen Abständen erfolgt haben die Scheibenwischer keine Intervallschaltung ?

Intervallsprung

In ter vall sprung Substantiv, maskulin Musik , der |Interv a llsprung |größeres [ungewöhnliches, unerwartetes ] Intervall 2 zwischen zwei aufeinanderfolgenden Tönen

Intervalltraining

In ter vall trai ning Substantiv, Neutrum Sport , das |Interv a lltraining |Trainingsmethode, bei der ein Trainingsprogramm stufenweise so durchgeführt wird, dass die einzelnen Übungen in einem bestimmten Rhythmus von kürzeren Entspannungspausen unterbrochen werden

intervalutarisch

in ter va lu ta risch Adjektiv |intervalut a risch |lateinisch ; lateinisch-italienisch im Währungsaustausch stehend

Intervenient

In ter ve ni ent Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interveni e nt |lateinisch jemand, der sich in [Rechts ]streitigkeiten [als Mittelsmann ] einmischt

Intervenientin

In ter ve ni en tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Interveni e ntin |

intervenieren

in ter ve nie ren schwaches Verb |interven ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « französisch intervenir < lateinisch intervenire 1 a bildungssprachlich [vermittelnd ] in ein Geschehen, einen Streit o. Ä. eingreifen, sich [als Mittler ] einschalten in einem Streit intervenieren | bei jemandem, für jemanden, gegen etwas intervenieren b Politik, Wirtschaft bei wirtschaftlichen Problemen ausgleichend eingreifen bei weiter fallenden Erzeugerpreisen könnte die EU mit garantierten Abnahmen intervenieren 2 Politik sich protestierend in bestimmte Vorgänge einschalten; Protest gegen etwas anmelden der Botschafter intervenierte bei der Regierung, im Kreml 3 Politik (von einer Regierung, einem Land ) sich aktiv in die Angelegenheiten eines anderen Staates einmischen die Amerikaner intervenierten mit Waffengewalt in Vietnam

Intervent

In ter vent Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interv e nt |der Intervent; Genitiv: des Interventen, Plural: die Interventen lateinisch-russisch russische Bezeichnung für: kriegerischer Intervenient

Intervention

In ter ven ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Interventi o n |die Intervention; Genitiv: der Intervention, Plural: die Interventionen französisch intervention < spätlateinisch interventio 1 a bildungssprachlich das Intervenieren 1a ohne die entschlossene Intervention eines Passanten hätten sie ihn womöglich totgeschlagen b Politik, Wirtschaft das Intervenieren 1b 2 Politik das Intervenieren 2 die Intervention des schwedischen Botschafters bei der französischen Regierung 3 Politik das Intervenieren 3 militärische, kriegerische Interventionen

Interventionismus

In ter ven ti o nis mus Substantiv, maskulin Politik , der |Intervention i smus |der Interventionismus; Genitiv: des Interventionismus [unsystematisches, punktuelles ] Eingreifen des Staates in die [private ] Wirtschaft

Interventionist

In ter ven ti o nist Substantiv, maskulin , der |Intervention i st |der Interventionist; Genitiv: des Interventionisten, Plural: die Interventionisten Anhänger des Interventionismus

Interventionistin

In ter ven ti o nis tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Intervention i stin |die Interventionistin; Genitiv: der Interventionistin, Plural: die Interventionistinnen weibliche Form zu Interventionist

interventionistisch

in ter ven ti o nis tisch Adjektiv |intervention i stisch |den Interventionismus betreffend

Interventionsbestand

In ter ven ti ons be stand Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interventi o nsbestand |in der EU durch staatlich garantierte Abnahme von Agrarprodukten entstandener Lagerbestand verbilligte Butter aus Interventionsbeständen

Interventionsklage

In ter ven ti ons kla ge Substantiv, feminin Rechtswissenschaft , die |Interventi o nsklage |die Interventionsklage; Genitiv: der Interventionsklage, Plural: die Interventionsklagen Klage gegen eine Zwangsvollstreckung, die nicht vom Schuldner selbst, sondern von einem Dritten erhoben wird

Interventionskrieg

In ter ven ti ons krieg Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interventi o nskrieg |aus einer Intervention 3 folgender Krieg

Interventionsstelle

In ter ven ti ons stel le Substantiv, feminin , die |Interventi o nsstelle |1 staatliche oder überstaatliche Behörde zur Regelung von Interventionen 1b 2 soziale Einrichtung, die Schutz gegen [häusliche ] Gewalt bieten soll

Interversion

In ter ver si on Substantiv, feminin , die |Interversi o n |die Interversion; Genitiv: der Interversion, Plural: die Interversionen lateinisch Interlinearversion

intervertebral

in ter ver te b ral, in ter ver te bral Adjektiv Medizin |intervertebr a l |lateinisch-neulateinisch zwischen den Wirbeln liegend

Interview

In ter view Substantiv, Neutrum , das |ˈɪntɐvjuː auch …ˈvjuː |das Interview; Genitiv: des Interviews, Plural: die Interviews englisch interview < französisch entrevue = verabredete Zusammenkunft zur Veröffentlichung durch Presse, Rundfunk oder Fernsehen bestimmtes Gespräch zwischen einer [bekannten ] Person und einem Reporter, in dem diese sich zu gezielten, aktuelle [politische ] Themen oder die eigene Person betreffenden Fragen äußert ein Interview geben, gewähren, lesen | ein Interview mit jemandem führen, machen | sie hat diesen Sachverhalt in ihrem letzten Interview noch einmal bestätigt

interviewen

in ter vie w en , in ter vie wen schwaches Verb |…ˈvjuːən |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « 1 mit jemandem ein Interview führen man hat zu diesem Thema Politiker aller Parteien interviewt 2 umgangssprachlich jemanden in einer bestimmten Angelegenheit befragen, ausfragen ich werde mal meinen Freund interviewen , vielleicht weiß er ja mehr darüber

Interviewer

In ter vie w er , In ter vie wer Substantiv, maskulin , der |…ˈvjuːɐ |der Interviewer; Genitiv: des Interviewers, Plural: die Interviewer jemand, der jemanden interviewt, ein Interview macht

Interviewerin

In ter vie w e rin , In ter vie we rin Substantiv, feminin , die die Interviewerin; Genitiv: der Interviewerin, Plural: die Interviewerinnen weibliche Form zu Interviewer

Interviewpartner

In ter view part ner Substantiv, maskulin , der |I nterviewpartner |jemand, der von einem Interviewer interviewt wird

Interviewpartnerin

In ter view part ne rin Substantiv, feminin , die |I nterviewpartnerin |weibliche Form zu Interviewpartner

Intervision

In ter vi si on Substantiv, feminin früher , die |Intervisi o n |die Intervision; Genitiv: der Intervision Kurzwort aus inter national und Tele vision Zusammenschluss osteuropäischer Fernsehanstalten zum Zwecke des Austausches von Fernsehprogrammen; vgl. Eurovision

interzellular

in ter zel lu lar Adjektiv Biologie, Medizin interzellulär |interzellul a r |zwischen den Zellen gelegen; sich zwischen den Zellen abspielend

interzellulär

in ter zel lu lär Adjektiv Biologie, Medizin interzellular |interzellul ä r |zwischen den Zellen gelegen; sich zwischen den Zellen abspielend

Interzellulare

In ter zel lu la re Substantiv, feminin Biologie, Medizin , die |Interzellul a re |die Interzellulare; Genitiv: der Interzellulare, Plural: die Interzellularen meist im Plural Zwischenzellraum

Interzellularraum

In ter zel lu lar raum Substantiv, maskulin , der |Interzellul a rraum |

Interzeption

In ter zep ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Interzepti o n |die Interzeption; Genitiv: der Interzeption, Plural: die Interzeptionen lateinisch 1 Verdunstungsverlust bei Niederschlägen durch Abgabe von Feuchtigkeit an die Außenluft, besonders im Wald 2 Rechtssprache veraltet Wegnahme, Unterschlagung

Interzession

In ter zes si on Substantiv, feminin , die |Interzessi o n |lateinisch 1 das Eintreten für die Schuld eines anderen z. B. Bürgschaftsübernahme 2 veraltet Intervention 1

interzonal

in ter zo nal Adjektiv |interzon a l |zwischen zwei Bereichen z. B. von Vereinbarungen, Verbindungen o. Ä.

Interzonenhandel

In ter zo nen han del Substantiv, maskulin früher , der |Interz o nenhandel |innerdeutscher Handel zwischen den Zonen 2a

Interzonenturnier

In ter zo nen tur nier Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Interz o nenturnier |das Interzonenturnier; Genitiv: des Interzonenturniers, Plural: die Interzonenturniere Schachturnier der Sieger und Bestplatzierten aus den einzelnen Zonenturnieren zur Ermittlung der Teilnehmer am Kandidatenturnier

Interzonenverkehr

In ter zo nen ver kehr Substantiv, maskulin früher , der |Interz o nenverkehr |

Interzonenzug

In ter zo nen zug Substantiv, maskulin früher , der |Interz o nenzug |Zug für den Interzonenverkehr mit dem Interzonenzug nach Berlin fahren

French Dictionary

inter

inter n. m. nom masculin Abréviation familière de interurbain, interphone. : Des inters.

inter-

inter- préf. préfixe Élément du latin signifiant « entre » et qui exprime une relation, une réciprocité. : Un disque multimédia interactif. Note Technique Les mots composés avec le préfixe inter- s ’écrivent sans trait d ’union. Interurbain, international.

interactif

interactif , ive adj. adjectif informatique Se dit d ’un mode de traitement de données qui permet une conversation entre un système informatique et un utilisateur, avec échange de questions et réponses. SYNONYME conversationnel .

interaction

interaction n. f. nom féminin Action réciproque. : Des interactions intéressantes.

interagir

interagir v. intr. Exercer une interaction. : Les comédiens interagissent avec le public, au grand plaisir de celui-ci. « Les océans sont peuplés d ’un grand nombre de tourbillons, qui plongent jusqu ’à 500 m de profondeur pour former des sortes de cylindres verticaux placés côte à côte et qui interagissent vigoureusement » (Le Monde ). : Les médicaments peuvent interagir entre eux: un anti-inflammatoire ajouté à un traitement anticoagulant accentuera l ’effet de ce dernier.

interallié

interallié , ée adj. adjectif Relatif aux alliés.

interarmées

interarmées adj. adjectif Commun à plusieurs armées (air, terre, mer ). : Un état-major interarmées.

interarmes

interarmes adj. adjectif Commun à plusieurs armes (artillerie, génie, infanterie, etc. ). : Un commando interarmes.

intercalaire

intercalaire adj. et n. m. adjectif Qui peut être inséré. : Des pages intercalaires. nom masculin Feuillet qui peut être inséré dans un ouvrage. Note Orthographique interca l aire.

intercaler

intercaler v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif Insérer, introduire une chose entre deux autres. : Intercale des pages blanches entre les parties de ton travail. Être intercalé, s ’insérer dans un ensemble. : Des illustrations qui s ’intercalent entre chaque chapitre. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ces tableaux se sont intercalés dans le texte. aimer Note Orthographique interca l er.

intercéder

intercéder v. intr. verbe intransitif Intervenir en faveur de quelqu ’un, plaider sa cause. : Intercéder pour quelqu ’un, en faveur de quelqu ’un. SYNONYME défendre . posséder Conjugaison Le é se change en è devant une syllabe contenant un e muet, sauf à l ’indicatif futur et au conditionnel présent. J ’intercède, mais j ’intercéderai.

intercepter

intercepter v. tr. verbe transitif 1 Cacher, éclipser. : Ces stores interceptent les rayons lumineux. 2 S ’emparer d ’une chose qui était destinée à quelqu ’un. : Intercepter un message, une passe. aimer

interception

interception n. f. nom féminin Action d ’intercepter. : L ’interception d ’un ballon.

intercession

intercession n. f. nom féminin littéraire Entremise. : Par l ’intercession de la Vierge. Note Orthographique inter c e ss ion.

interchangeable

interchangeable adj. adjectif Se dit de ce qui peut se remplacer l ’un l ’autre sans inconvénient. : Des pièces interchangeables. SYNONYME substituable . Note Orthographique interchang ea ble.

interclub

interclub adj. et n. m. adjectif Se dit d ’une rencontre où s ’opposent plusieurs clubs. : Un tournoi interclubs. Note Grammaticale L ’adjectif s ’écrit toujours au pluriel. Rencontre où s ’opposent plusieurs clubs sportifs (GDT ). : Organiser un interclub.

intercom

intercom FORME FAUTIVE Anglicisme pour interphone.

interconnexion

interconnexion n. f. nom féminin Le fait de connecter des réseaux distincts. Note Orthographique interconne x ion.

intercontinental

intercontinental , ale , aux adj. adjectif Qui relie deux continents. : Les transports intercontinentaux.

intercostal

intercostal , ale , aux adj. adjectif Entre les côtes. : Les nerfs intercostaux.

interculturel

interculturel , elle adj. adjectif Qui concerne les rapports entre diverses cultures. : Il faut accroître les communications interculturelles.

interdépartemental

interdépartemental , ale , aux adj. adjectif Commun à plusieurs départements. : Des comités interdépartementaux.

interdépendance

interdépendance n. f. nom féminin Dépendance réciproque. : L ’interdépendance des économies canadienne et américaine. SYNONYME interaction ; liaison .

interdépendant

interdépendant , ante adj. adjectif Se dit de personnes, de choses dépendant les unes des autres. : Des marchés interdépendants. SYNONYME lié .

interdiction

interdiction n. f. nom féminin Action d ’interdire quelque chose. : Les associations étudiantes ont obtenu une interdiction de fumer à l ’étage des salles de cours. SYNONYME défense ; interdit .

interdire

interdire v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Défendre (quelque chose à quelqu ’un ). : Sa maman lui interdit de parler à des inconnus. Il est interdit de fumer dans l ’école. Reproduction interdite. Vous interdisez la vente de ces produits. SYNONYME prohiber . 2 Rendre impossible. : La prudence t ’interdit de révéler le nom de ton nouvel amant. SYNONYME empêcher . S ’empêcher de. : S ’interdire de faire la grasse matinée. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde en genre et en nombre avec le complément direct si celui-ci le précède. Les bons petits plats qu ’elles se sont interdits. Le participe passé reste invariable si le complément direct suit le verbe. Elles se sont interdit les sucreries. dire INDICATIF PRÉSENT J ’interdis, tu interdis, il interdit, nous interdisons, vous interdisez, ils interdisent. IMPARFAIT J ’interdisais. PASSÉ SIMPLE J ’interdis, vous interdîtes. FUTUR J ’interdirai. CONDITIONNEL PRÉSENT J ’interdirais. IMPÉRATIF PRÉSENT Interdis, interdisons, interdisez. SUBJONCTIF PRÉSENT Que j ’interdise, que vous interdisiez. IMPARFAIT Que j ’interdisse, que vous interdissiez. PARTICIPE PRÉSENT Interdisant. PASSÉ Interdit, ite.Conjugaison Le verbe interdire se conjugue comme dire, à l ’exception de l ’indicatif présent et de l ’impératif à la deuxième personne du pluriel: interdisez, contrairement à dites.

interdisciplinaire

interdisciplinaire adj. adjectif Qui regroupe plusieurs disciplines. : Des recherches interdisciplinaires.

interdit

interdit , ite adj. et n. m. adjectif 1 Non autorisé. : Entrée interdite. SYNONYME défendu ; illégal ; illicite ; prohibé . 2 Surpris. : Elle resta interdite, trop surprise pour répondre. SYNONYME abasourdi ; ébahi ; stupéfait . nom masculin Interdiction. : Il transgresse les interdits. SYNONYME défense ; tabou .

intéressant

intéressant , ante adj. adjectif 1 Digne d ’intérêt. : Des lectures intéressantes. SYNONYME captivant ; passionnant . 2 Profitable. : Des profits intéressants. SYNONYME avantageux ; rentable .

intéressé

intéressé , ée adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif 1 Qui est en cause. : Les parties intéressées. 2 Attaché à ses intérêts. : Une attitude intéressée. nom masculin et féminin Personne concernée par une question, une chose. : Il nous faut prévenir les intéressés. FORME FAUTIVE intéressé à. Construction fautive pour désireux de, qui désire.

intéressement

intéressement n. m. nom masculin Participation du personnel aux projets, aux profits d ’une entreprise. : L ’intéressement est de nature à motiver le personnel.

intéresser

intéresser v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Inspirer de l ’intérêt à. : Ce livre a intéressé les élèves. SYNONYME captiver ; passionner . 2 Concerner. : Cette mesure intéresse les petites entreprises. SYNONYME regarder ; toucher . verbe pronominal Avoir de l ’intérêt pour. : Elle s ’intéresse au cinéma. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ils se sont intéressés au reboisement des forêts. aimer

intérêt

intérêt n. m. nom masculin 1 Attention, curiosité qui inspire quelqu ’un, quelque chose. : Il témoigne de l ’intérêt pour elle. Elle lit ce roman avec beaucoup d ’intérêt. 2 Ce qui est utile, ce qui est important. : L ’intérêt public, l ’intérêt commun. 3 Recherche par une personne de ce qui lui est profitable, de son avantage personnel, souvent de façon égoïste. : Agir par intérêt. SYNONYME avantage . Note Technique En ce sens, le nom peut avoir une valeur défavorable. 4 Revenu tiré d ’un capital. : Un intérêt de 8 \%, un taux d ’intérêt. LOCUTIONS Avoir intérêt à. Trouver un avantage à. : Ils ont intérêt à travailler s ’ils veulent atteindre leur but. Champ d ’intérêt. Domaine, activité de prédilection. : Ses réflexions sur la couleur profitent à ses deux champs d ’intérêt, l ’architecture et la peinture. SYNONYME centre d ’intérêt . Conflit d ’intérêts. Intérêts contradictoires. Note Technique Dans cette expression, le nom est au pluriel. Porter, prendre intérêt à, témoigner de l ’intérêt à. S ’intéresser à. : Les jeunes ont pris intérêt à la protection de l ’environnement. Note Technique Dans cette expression, le nom est au singulier. Produire des intérêts. Donner un revenu. Note Technique Dans cette expression, le nom est au pluriel. FORME FAUTIVE intérêts. Anglicisme au sens de préférences, sujets de prédilection, choses préférées, champs d ’intérêt. : Quels sont vos champs d ’intérêt (et non *intérêts )?

interface

interface n. f. nom féminin 1 informatique Dispositif permettant de relier deux systèmes informatiques non compatibles. 2 figuré Jonction.

interférence

interférence n. f. nom féminin Conjonction, superposition de plusieurs éléments. Note Orthographique interfér en ce.

interférer

interférer v. intr. verbe intransitif Produire des interférences. : Des activités qui interfèrent (et non *s ’interfèrent ) les unes avec les autres. Note Technique La forme pronominale est à éviter. Note Syntaxique Le verbe se construit avec les prépositions entre, avec. Ces programmes pourraient interférer entre eux. posséder Conjugaison Le é se change en è devant une syllabe contenant un e muet, sauf à l ’indicatif futur et au conditionnel présent. J ’interfère, mais j ’interférerai.

intérieur

intérieur , ieure adj. et n. m. adjectif 1 Qui est au-dedans (par opposition à extérieur ). : Une cour intérieure, un jardin intérieur. ANTONYME extérieur . 2 Qui concerne un pays (par opposition à étranger, international ). : La politique intérieure. Le marché intérieur (et non *domestique ). Note Technique L ’adjectif intérieur étant déjà un comparatif, on ne l ’emploiera pas avec l ’adverbe plus. nom masculin 1 La partie de dedans. : L ’intérieur d ’un fruit. 2 L ’endroit où l ’on habite. : Un bel intérieur joliment décoré. LOCUTION À l ’intérieur de Dans. : Ils ont pénétré à l ’intérieur de la maison.

intérieurement

intérieurement adv. adverbe 1 Au-dedans. : De l ’extérieur, tout semblait intact, mais intérieurement le bâtiment était noir de suie. 2 En soi-même. : Loïc s ’est dit intérieurement qu ’il gagnerait la partie de tennis, s ’il le voulait. SYNONYME in petto .

intérim

intérim n. m. nom masculin Temps pendant lequel une fonction vacante est exercée par une autre personne. : Pendant l ’intérim, les décisions sont différées. Faire des intérims. Note Grammaticale Le nom a été francisé: il s ’écrit avec un accent aigu et prend la marque du pluriel. LOCUTION Par intérim Provisoirement. : Elle est directrice par intérim. Note Technique Ce nom est un emprunt du mot latin « interim », qui signifie « pendant ce temps-là ». Prononciation Le m se prononce, [ɛ̃terim ]

intérimaire

intérimaire adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif Qui agit temporairement, en remplacement d ’une autre personne. : Le directeur intérimaire. nom masculin et féminin Personne qui, de façon provisoire, exerce une fonction à la place du titulaire.

intériorisation

intériorisation n. f. nom féminin Action d ’intérioriser. : L ’intériorisation d ’un sentiment. Note Orthographique intéri o risation.

intérioriser

intérioriser v. tr. verbe transitif Garder intérieurement, rendre plus intime. aimer Note Orthographique intéri o riser.

intériorité

intériorité n. f. nom féminin Caractère de ce qui est intérieur. Note Orthographique intéri o rité.

interjectif

interjectif , ive adj. adjectif grammaire Relatif à l ’interjection. : Une locution interjective.

interjection

interjection n. f. nom féminin Mot ou groupe de mots qui exprime une réaction émotive de la personne qui parle.

interjeter

interjeter v. tr. verbe transitif Interjeter appel. droit Appeler d ’un jugement, demander un second jugement. SYNONYME faire appel . Note Technique Le mot ne s ’emploie que dans cette locution. appeler Conjugaison Redoublement du t devant un e muet. J ’interjette, j ’interjetterai, mais j ’interjetais.

interligne

interligne n. m. nom masculin Espace entre deux lignes. : Présentation à double interligne (et non à *double espace ) ou à simple interligne. Note Technique Attention au genre masculin de ce nom dans cette acception: un interligne.

interlocuteur

interlocuteur , trice n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin Personne qui converse avec une autre. : Des interlocutrices amusées. Des interlocuteurs intéressants.

interlope

interlope adj. adjectif Suspect, louche. : Des personnages interlopes fréquentent ce bar. Note Orthographique interlo p e.

interloquer

interloquer v. tr. verbe transitif Décontenancer, stupéfier. : Cette interruption les a interloqués. SYNONYME abasourdir ; ébahir . aimer

interlude

interlude n. m. nom masculin 1 Courte émission destinée à faire patienter les téléspectateurs. 2 Courte pièce musicale. Note Technique Attention au genre masculin de ce nom: un interlude.

intermède

intermède n. m. nom masculin 1 Divertissement exécuté entre deux parties d ’un spectacle, d ’une pièce de théâtre, etc. : Un intermède musical. 2 figuré Temps intermédiaire. : Un intermède de paix entre deux attaques. Note Technique Attention au genre masculin de ce nom: un intermède.

intermédiaire

intermédiaire adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif Qui est entre deux. : L ’adolescence est une étape intermédiaire entre l ’enfance et l ’âge adulte. nom masculin et féminin Personne qui met en relation deux personnes, deux groupes. : Ils ont servi d ’intermédiaires. LOCUTION Par l ’intermédiaire de Au moyen de. Note Orthographique intermédi aire.

interminable

interminable adj. adjectif Qui dure trop longtemps. : Un discours interminable. SYNONYME long .

interminablement

interminablement adv. adverbe De façon interminable. : Ils discouraient interminablement.

interministériel

interministériel , ielle adj. adjectif Commun à plusieurs ministères. : Un comité interministériel.

intermission

intermission FORME FAUTIVE Anglicisme pour entracte.

intermittence

intermittence n. f. nom féminin littéraire Caractère de ce qui est discontinu, intermittent. LOCUTION Par intermittence. Par moments, d ’une façon irrégulière. : Étudier par intermittence.

intermittent

intermittent , ente adj. adjectif Qui s ’arrête et reprend à plusieurs reprises. : Pluie intermittente. SYNONYME discontinu ; irrégulier .

intermodal

intermodal , ale , aux adj. adjectif Qui réunit des modes de transport différents. : Une gare intermodale.

internat

internat n. m. nom masculin Fonction d ’interne des hôpitaux. : Il termine son internat. Note Orthographique interna t.

international

international , ale , aux adj. adjectif Qui a lieu entre plusieurs nations (par opposition à national, intérieur ). : Des championnats internationaux. Note Orthographique internatio n al.

internationalement

internationalement adv. adverbe Sur le plan international. : Cette harmonisation doit se faire internationalement.

internationalisation

internationalisation n. f. nom féminin Action de rendre international. : L ’internationalisation d ’une entente. Note Orthographique internatio n alisation.

internationaliser

internationaliser v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif Rendre international. : Le conflit s ’est internationalisé. Devenir international. : Les échanges d ’étudiants se sont internationalisés. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Les normes comptables se sont internationalisées. aimer Note Orthographique internatio n aliser.

International Organization for Standardization

International Organization for Standardization désignation Sigle ISO (s ’écrit avec ou sans points ).

International Standard Book Number

International Standard Book Number désignation Sigle ISBN (s ’écrit avec ou sans points ).

International Standard Serial Number

International Standard Serial Number désignation Sigle ISSN (s ’écrit avec ou sans points ).

internaute

internaute n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin néologisme Utilisateur du réseau Internet. : Si tu navigues dans Internet, alors tu es une internaute. Note Typographique Le terme internaute s ’écrit avec une minuscule initiale, contrairement au mot Internet qui s ’écrit avec une majuscule initiale.

interne

interne adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif Qui est situé en dedans. : L ’oreille interne. ANTONYME externe . nom masculin et féminin Élève logé et nourri dans un établissement scolaire. LOCUTION Interne des hôpitaux. Étudiant en médecine, reçu au concours de l ’internat. : C ’est un ex-interne des hôpitaux de Paris.

internement

internement n. m. nom masculin Action d ’interner; fait d ’être interné. SYNONYME emprisonnement .

interner

interner v. tr. verbe transitif 1 Enfermer dans une prison. SYNONYME emprisonner . 2 Faire entrer dans un hôpital psychiatrique. : Nelligan a été interné très jeune: on le disait fou. aimer

Internet

Internet n. m. nom masculin informatique Réseau informatique mondial constitué d ’un ensemble de réseaux nationaux, régionaux et privés, qui sont reliés par le protocole de communication TCP-IP (GDT ). : Naviguer dans ou sur Internet (et non *l ’Internet ). Faire des recherches dans ou sur Internet. SYNONYME réseau Internet . Note Typographique Ce nom s ’écrit avec une majuscule initiale et se construit sans article défini, contrairement à l ’anglais. Il peut être précédé des prépositions dans, sur. Lorsque le nom suit le verbe se brancher, il se construit avec la préposition sur. Se brancher sur Internet. LOCUTIONS Adresse Internet. Appellation complète attribuée à un ordinateur relié à Internet, selon les règles du système de noms de domaine et qui correspond à l ’adresse Internet de cet ordinateur (GDT ). : L ’adresse Internet de l ’École des HEC est: www. hec. ca. Note Typographique Pour citer une adresse Internet, on peut recourir aux crochets, aux parenthèses ou aux chevrons simples. Consultez nos cyberchroniques [www. hec. ca /qualitecomm /]. Vous pouvez accéder au GDT de l ’OQLF (www. oqlf. gouv.qc. ca ) ou < www. oqlf. gouv.qc. ca > . Site Internet. Lieu où se trouve implanté un hôte Internet et qui est identifié par une adresse Internet (GDT ).

interpellation

interpellation n. f. nom féminin Action d ’interpeller.

interpeller

interpeller v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Adresser la parole à quelqu ’un pour lui demander quelque chose. : Un passant l ’interpella de façon peu aimable. Ils ont été interpellés par les policiers. SYNONYME apostropher . Note Technique Ce verbe implique une façon de parler assez brusque, qui ressemble à une sommation. 2 Susciter une réaction, un écho chez quelqu ’un. : Les injustices de ce monde nous interpellent. S ’apostropher. : Des motards de bandes rivales qui s ’interpellent bruyamment. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ils se sont interpellés. aimer Conjugaison Ce verbe garde les deux l à toutes les formes de la conjugaison. Prononciation La troisième syllabe se prononce e ou è, [ɛ̃tɛrpəle, ɛ̃tɛrpɛle ]

interpénétration

interpénétration n. f. nom féminin Pénétration réciproque. SYNONYME imbrication .

interpénétrer (s’)

interpénétrer (s ’) v. pronom. verbe pronominal Se pénétrer réciproquement. : Ces deux civilisations se sont interpénétrées. SYNONYME imbriquer . Note Grammaticale Le participe passé de ce verbe, qui n ’existe qu ’à la forme pronominale, s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ces philosophies se sont interpénétrées. posséder

interpersonnel

interpersonnel , elle adj. adjectif Qui a lieu entre plusieurs personnes. : Elle entretient de bonnes relations interpersonnelles.

interphone

interphone n. m. nom masculin Système téléphonique intérieur. : Appeler quelqu ’un à, par l ’interphone (et non *à l ’intercom ).

interplanétaire

interplanétaire adj. adjectif Se dit de ce qui est, de ce qui a lieu entre les planètes. : Un voyage interplanétaire.

interposé

interposé , ée adj. adjectif Par l ’intermédiaire d ’une autre personne. : Je l ’ai appris par personne interposée.

interposer

interposer v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif Mettre une chose entre deux autres. : Interposer des cloisons entre les bureaux. verbe pronominal Intervenir en médiateur. : Elle s ’est interposée dans la querelle. SYNONYME entremettre . Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Des passants se sont interposés quand un voyou a tenté de s ’emparer du blouson de cuir d ’un adolescent. aimer

interprétable

interprétable adj. adjectif Qui peut être interprété. : Des clauses d ’un contrat difficilement interprétables.

interprétariat

interprétariat n. m. nom masculin Fonction d ’interprète. Note Orthographique interpr é taria t.

interprétation

interprétation n. f. nom féminin 1 Explication d ’une chose. : L ’interprétation d ’une loi. 2 Façon dont une œuvre est jouée. : L ’interprétation de cette chanson est originale. SYNONYME exécution . LOCUTION Interprétation simultanée. Traduction orale. Note Orthographique interpr é tation.

interprète

interprète n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin 1 Personne qui fait la traduction orale et immédiate des paroles de quelqu ’un dans une autre langue. : Elle est interprète à l ’ONU. 2 Personne qui exécute une œuvre (musicale, dramatique ). : Ce pianiste est un interprète remarquable. Note Orthographique interpr è te.

interpréter

interpréter v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Expliquer. : Interpréter les paroles de quelqu ’un. Ce geste peut être interprété de plusieurs façons: pour les uns, c ’est une vengeance, pour les autres, un acte de courage. SYNONYME commenter ; comprendre . 2 Jouer une œuvre (musicale, dramatique ). : Elle interprète Chopin. SYNONYME exécuter . Être interprété. : Des propos qui s ’interprètent difficilement. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ils se sont interprétés diversement. posséder Conjugaison Le é se change en è devant une syllabe contenant un e muet, sauf à l ’indicatif futur et au conditionnel présent. J ’interprète, mais j ’interpréterai.

interprofessionnel

interprofessionnel , elle adj. adjectif Commun à plusieurs professions. : Une association interprofessionnelle.

interracial

interracial , iale , iaux adj. adjectif Qui se produit entre des personnes de races différentes. : Des conflits interraciaux.

interrègne

interrègne n. m. nom masculin Intervalle de temps entre deux règnes. Note Orthographique inte rr ègne.

interrelation

interrelation n. f. nom féminin Relation réciproque. : Les interrelations entre les économies américaine et canadienne. Note Orthographique inte rr elation.

interrelié

interrelié , ée adj. Qui est lié par interrelation. : Notre monde complexe et divers est en train de devenir de plus en plus interrelié et interdépendant.

interrogateur

interrogateur , trice adj. adjectif Qui interroge. : Un air interrogateur. SYNONYME interrogatif .

interrogatif

interrogatif , ive adj. adjectif Qui marque l ’interrogation. : Un regard interrogatif. Une locution interrogative.

interrogation

interrogation n. f. nom féminin 1 Question. : Cette décision risque de susciter des interrogations. SYNONYME demande . 2 Ensemble de questions posées à un élève. : Demain, il y aura une interrogation écrite sur l ’histoire. LOCUTION Point d ’interrogation. Signe de ponctuation qui marque la fin de toute phrase interrogative directe. Note Technique Si la phrase interrogative est inversée et que le pronom personnel commence par une voyelle, on intercale un t euphonique entre ce pronom et le verbe qui se termine par une voyelle ainsi qu ’un trait d ’union entre chacun des éléments. A-t-elle joué?

interrogativement

interrogativement adv. adverbe Par interrogation.

interrogatoire

interrogatoire n. m. nom masculin Ensemble de questions posées à quelqu ’un. : Le policier a procédé à un interrogatoire. Note Technique Attention au genre masculin de ce nom: un interrogatoire.

interroger

interroger v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Questionner. : Nous interrogerons les candidats demain. 2 Examiner, étudier attentivement. : Interroger le ciel pour voir s ’il pleuvra. verbe pronominal Se poser des questions. : Il s ’interrogeait sur son avenir. SYNONYME réfléchir . Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Elle s ’est interrogée sur le bien-fondé d ’une décision prise par ses collègues. changer Conjugaison Le g est suivi d ’un e devant les lettres a et o. Il interrogea, nous interrogeons.

interrompre

interrompre v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Rompre la continuité de, arrêter. : La communication téléphonique a été interrompue. J ’ai dû interrompre mon travail à l ’ordinateur à cause d ’une panne. SYNONYME couper . 2 Empêcher quelqu ’un de poursuivre son activité. : Cesse de l ’interrompre: il ne pourra jamais finir ses devoirs. SYNONYME déranger . 3 Couper la parole à quelqu ’un. : Désolée de vous interrompre, mais nous devons passer à l ’étude d ’une autre question. verbe pronominal S ’arrêter au cours d ’une action. : Elles se sont interrompues pour écouter ses arguments. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. La liaison téléphonique s ’est soudainement interrompue. fendre Conjugaison À la différence du verbe fendre, le verbe interrompre prend un t à la suite du p à la troisième personne du singulier de l'indicatif présent.

interrupteur

interrupteur n. m. nom masculin Commutateur. : Éteindre la lumière à l ’aide de l ’interrupteur (et non de la *switch ).

interruption

interruption n. f. nom féminin 1 Action d ’interrompre. : L ’interruption d ’une émission de télévision. 2 État de ce qui est interrompu. : Il y a interruption du spectacle à cause d ’une manifestation. SYNONYME arrêt . LOCUTION Interruption volontaire de grossesse. Sigle IVG (s ’écrit avec ou sans points ). SYNONYME avortement .

intersection

intersection n. f. nom féminin Endroit où deux routes se rencontrent. : À la prochaine intersection, il faut tourner à droite. SYNONYME croisement .

intersidéral

intersidéral , ale , aux adj. adjectif Qui est situé entre les astres. : Des espaces intersidéraux.

interstellaire

interstellaire adj. adjectif Qui est situé entre les étoiles. : Un espace interstellaire. Note Orthographique interstell aire.

interstice

interstice n. m. nom masculin Petit espace vide. : Les interstices d ’un plancher. Note Technique Attention au genre masculin de ce nom: un interstice. Note Orthographique intersti ce.

interstitiel

interstitiel , ielle adj. adjectif Qui est situé dans les interstices d ’un tissu organique. : Un liquide interstitiel. Note Orthographique intersti t iel.

intersyndical

intersyndical , ale , aux adj. adjectif Qui concerne plusieurs syndicats. : Des comités intersyndicaux.

intertitre

intertitre n. m. nom masculin Titre secondaire d ’un paragraphe, d ’une partie d ’un texte.

interurbain

interurbain , aine adj. et n. m. adjectif Se dit d ’une communication téléphonique entre des villes. : Des appels interurbains. nom masculin S ’abrège familièrement en inter. Appel téléphonique. : Des interurbains (et non des *longues distances ).

intervalle

intervalle n. m. nom masculin 1 Espace entre deux corps. : Ces fleurs sont plantées à un intervalle de 15 cm. 2 Espace de temps entre deux périodes. : Un intervalle de 30 minutes. LOCUTIONS Par intervalles De temps à autre. : Par intervalles, Maxime venait à la maison. SYNONYME occasion . À intervalles (égaux, inégaux, réguliers, irréguliers, etc. ). Par moments. : Le conseil mesure, à intervalles réguliers, l ’état d ’avancement des travaux. Note Grammaticale Dans ces locutions, le nom est généralement au pluriel. Note Technique Attention au genre masculin de ce nom: un intervalle. Note Orthographique interva ll e.

intervenant

intervenant , ante adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif et nom masculin et féminin 1 droit Qui intervient dans un procès. 2 Qui intervient dans un débat, dans une discussion, dans un processus. SYNONYME acteur ; participant ; partie .

intervenir

intervenir v. intr. verbe intransitif 1 Prendre part à quelque chose. : Ils sont intervenus à temps dans la discussion. SYNONYME participer à . 2 Tenter de convaincre. : Il nous a offert d ’intervenir auprès des autorités. SYNONYME intercéder . 3 Arriver. : Un accord est intervenu finalement. Note Grammaticale Ce verbe se conjugue avec l ’auxiliaire être. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le verbe s ’immiscer, s ’ingérer. venir

intervention

intervention n. f. nom féminin 1 Action de s ’interposer dans une situation, une action. : L ’intervention rapide des pompiers a permis de sauver le bâtiment. 2 Acte opératoire. : Une intervention chirurgicale. SYNONYME opération . Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom interversion, action d ’inverser l ’ordre.

interventionnisme

interventionnisme n. m. nom masculin politique Doctrine prônant l ’intervention de l ’État en matière économique. : Les économistes sont généralement opposés à l ’interventionnisme gouvernemental.

interventionniste

interventionniste adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif Relatif à l ’interventionnisme. : Une politique économique interventionniste. nom masculin et féminin Partisan de l ’interventionnisme. : Des interventionnistes convaincus.

interversion

interversion n. f. nom féminin Action d ’inverser l ’ordre. : L ’interversion de deux lettres dans un mot. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom intervention, action de s ’interposer.

intervertir

intervertir v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif Changer l ’ordre de. : Les chiffres ont été intervertis. SYNONYME inverser . S ’inverser, se permuter. : Dans la coquille relevée, les lettres s ’étaient interverties. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Les rôles se sont intervertis. finir

interview

interview n. m. ou f. nom masculin ou féminin Entrevue avec une personne pour l ’interroger sur ses projets, ses idées, etc. , afin d ’en diffuser le contenu. : Des interviews télédiffusés ou télédiffusées. SYNONYME entretien . Note Technique Ce nom emprunté à l ’anglais depuis plus de 100 ans est de genre masculin ou féminin. Prononciation Les lettres ew se prononcent ou, [ɛ̃tɛrvju ]; le nom rime avec sioux

interviewer

interviewer v. tr. verbe transitif Soumettre quelqu ’un à une entrevue. : Interviewer un écrivain sur son prochain livre. aimer Prononciation Les deux dernières syllabes se prononcent viouvé, [ɛ̃tɛrvjuve ]

Spanish Dictionary

ínter

ínter nombre masculino Perú Sacerdote que ayuda al párroco .

inter-

inter- Prefijo de origen latino que entra en la formación de nombres, adjetivos y verbos con el significado de ‘entre ’, ‘en medio ’:intercambio, intercutáneo, interponer .

interacción

interacción nombre femenino Acción, relación o influencia recíproca entre dos o más personas o cosas :programas sobre la interacción del hombre y su medio ambiente; en la enseñanza es importante la interacción entre el profesor y los estudiantes; la interacción entre algunos medicamentos es perjudicial para la salud .

interaccionar

interaccionar verbo intransitivo Ejercer interacción :en el ecosistema interaccionan entre sí organismos vivientes y sustancias no vivientes .SINÓNIMO interactuar .

interactividad

interactividad nombre femenino Cualidad de interactivo .

interactivo, -va

interactivo, -va adjetivo 1 Que procede por interacción :juegos interactivos; marco interactivo; un enfoque interactivo de la educación .2 inform [sistema, programa ] Que permite una interacción, a modo de diálogo, entre la máquina y el usuario :sistema de video interactivo .

interactuar

interactuar verbo intransitivo Interaccionar :tenemos una gran capacidad para adaptarnos al mundo e interactuar con él; muchas personas están aprendiendo a jugar con el aparato de televisión, a responderle y a interactuar con él .

interaliado, -da

interaliado, -da adjetivo Perteneciente o relativo a los aliados de una coalición, especialmente al grupo de países que se aliaron contra Alemania en la Primera Guerra Mundial :el ministro de Estado polaco, conde Sapicah, pide en su nota la aceptación de la frontera trazada en diciembre de 1919 por el Consejo Supremo interaliado .

interamericano, -na

interamericano, -na adjetivo Que pone en relación a dos o más naciones de América o que se establece o se realiza entre ellas :una alianza interamericana; el comercio interamericano .

interanual

interanual adjetivo [índice ] Que se obtiene relacionando dimensiones o magnitudes pertenecientes a un período de doce meses :la tasa de inflación interanual en el Reino Unido alcanzó en agosto el 10,6 \%.

interarticular

interarticular adjetivo med Que está situado en las articulaciones :el menisco es un disco interarticular .

interbancario, -ria

interbancario, -ria adjetivo Que se efectúa entre entidades bancarias :mercado interbancario; tipos de interés interbancario .

intercadencia

intercadencia nombre femenino Manera irregular de ocurrir algo en períodos de tiempo que se repiten :intercadencia del pulso, de la conducta o de la dicción .ANTÓNIMO cadencia, ritmo .

intercadente

intercadente adjetivo Que se realiza con un ritmo dicontinuo .

intercalación

intercalación nombre femenino 1 Acción de intercalar :se difundió la intercalación de numerosas ilustraciones en las publicaciones periódicas .SINÓNIMO intercaladura .2 Efecto de intercalar :existen pizarras negras con intercalaciones carbonosas que contienen abundante flora fósil; entre las principales características de la ópera en este período destaca la intercalación de secciones instrumentales .SINÓNIMO intercaladura .

intercalado, -da

intercalado, -da adjetivo Que está interpuesto o situado entre dos o más elementos o partes de un conjunto o serie :hay una ilustración ajena totalmente a los temas del Apocalipsis, y que probablemente fue intercalada al encuadernar el volumen; sucesiones continuadas de ejercicios rápidos intercalados en períodos de recuperación y descanso; ‘sabihondo ’ va con hache intercalada .

intercaladura

intercaladura nombre femenino Intercalación .

intercalar

intercalar 1 verbo transitivo Interponer o situar entre dos o más elementos o partes de un conjunto o serie un elemento nuevo :la voz intercala entre las notas fundamentales otras notas de paso indeterminadas; la balada consta de varias estrofas entre las que se intercala un estribillo; los argumentos estaban todavía en su mayoría extraídos de la mitología griega pero ya se intercalaba lo cómico .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xvi ) del latín intercalare (verbo ).

intercalar

intercalar 2 adjetivo 1 Intercalado :día intercalar .2 med [contracción cardíaca ] Que es anormal e irregular entre dos latidos normales . VÉASE año intercalar . ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xv ) del latín intercalaris (adjetivo ).

intercambiabilidad

intercambiabilidad adjetivo Cualidad de intercambiable .

intercambiable

intercambiable adjetivo [elemento ] Que se puede intercambiar con otro elemento similar :la cámara, aparecida en 1925, se vende desde 1930 con varios objetivos intercambiables, lo cual aumenta de modo notable sus posibilidades; mercancías de todo tipo pueden ser intercambiables por medio del comercio mundial .

intercambiador

intercambiador nombre masculino Esp Estación en que los viajeros pueden cambiar de un medio de transporte a otro .

intercambiar

intercambiar verbo transitivo Cambiar una cosa recíprocamente [dos o más personas ]:durante la reunión intercambiaron opiniones; tienen la costumbre de intercambiarse regalos por Navidad . Conjugación [12 ] como cambiar .

intercambio

intercambio nombre masculino 1 Cambio recíproco de una cosa entre dos o más personas :tuvimos un intercambio de ideas; el comercio consiste en el intercambio de productos entre productores y consumidores .2 Reciprocidad de consideraciones y servicios entre corporaciones análogas de diversos países .

interceder

interceder verbo intransitivo Hablar ante alguien en favor de otra persona para conseguirle un bien o librarla de un mal :algunos consumidores están elaborando un borrador para crear juntas arbitrales que intercedan ante el banco y renegociar las condiciones de todos los créditos; ella quiso que sus dos hijos entrasen a despedirse de su abuelo muerto, advirtiéndoles que no lo tocaran, sino que permanecieran junto a él intercediendo por su eterno descanso .SINÓNIMO mediar .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xv ) del latín intercedere ‘ponerse en medio ’, ‘intervenir ’. De la familia etimológica de ceder (V.).

intercelular

intercelular adjetivo Que está situado entre las células :materia intercelular .

intercepción

intercepción nombre femenino Interceptación :había amenazado con responder con la fuerza a cualquier intercepción de sus barcos mercantes; era difícil la intercepción de los mensajes dirigidos a los barcos .

interceptación

interceptación nombre femenino 1 Acción de interceptar .2 Efecto de interceptar .

interceptar

interceptar verbo transitivo 1 Detener una cosa o apoderarse de ella antes de que llegue a su destino :interceptar un misil; interceptar un mensaje del enemigo; un defensa interceptó el chut del delantero; el presidente dio la orden de interceptar un convoy de buques de guerra soviéticos antes de su llegada a la isla .2 Obstruir, dificultar o interrumpir el paso en una vía de comunicación :un camión averiado interceptaba el paso de los vehículos .3 mat Cortar una línea o una superficie a otra línea o superficie :la secante de una circunferencia intercepta a esta en dos puntos .ETIMOLOGÍA Derivado (s. xviii ) del latín interceptus, participio de intercipere ‘coger al pasar en otra dirección ’, ‘sustraer ’, derivado de capere ‘coger ’. De la raíz indoeuropea de caber (V.).

interceptor, -ra

interceptor, -ra adjetivo 1 Que intercepta algo .2 adjetivo /nombre masculino [avión ] Que tiene por misión interceptar aviones del ejército contrario :un interceptor japonés fue abatido por el enemigo .

intercesión

intercesión nombre femenino 1 Acción de interceder .2 Efecto de interceder :su origen se halla en la intercesión del santo para detener una epidemia de cólera que azotó a la población en el siglo xix .

intercesor, -ra

intercesor, -ra adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino [persona ] Que intercede en favor de otra persona .

intercity

intercity nombre masculino /adjetivo Esp Tren rápido que enlaza ciudades importantes que se encuentran a media distancia .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo del inglés intercity , elisión de intercity (train ) ‘(tren ) interurbano ’.

interclasista

interclasista adjetivo De varias clases sociales o que afecta a varias clases sociales :un trágico idilio interclasista de fondo .

intercolumnio

intercolumnio nombre masculino arq Espacio que hay entre dos columnas .

intercomunicación

intercomunicación nombre femenino 1 Comunicación recíproca :gran parte del éxito en este tipo de juego depende de la capacidad de intercomunicación que tengan entre sí los dos equipos rivales; el funcionamiento de este tramo de la carretera, construido a una profundidad de unos ocho metros y a cielo abierto, ocasiona continuas molestias por la intercomunicación de ruidos y gases .2 Comunicación telefónica interna entre las distintas dependencias de un edificio o recinto .

intercomunicador

intercomunicador nombre masculino Aparato destinado a la intercomunicación telefónica .

intercomunicar

intercomunicar verbo transitivo Dotar dos o más lugares de comunicación entre sí .

intercomunión

intercomunión nombre femenino relig Relación oficial que une varias Iglesias :intercomunión eucarística .

interconectar

interconectar verbo transitivo Conectar entre sí dos o más elementos :programas informáticos interconectados; células nerviosas interconectadas; interconectar redes de distribución de electricidad; crearon un sistema con el que se interconectarán todas las bibliotecas del país .

interconexión

interconexión nombre femenino Conexión entre sí de dos o más elementos :interconexión de computadoras en una red local; la necesaria interconexión entre la idea de libertad y la de derechos .

intercontinental

intercontinental adjetivo Que está situado, ocurre o se realiza entre dos o más continentes :migraciones intercontinentales; ruta intercontinental; el Mediterráneo es un mar intercontinental que baña las costas de África, Asia y Europa .

intercostal

intercostal adjetivo anat Que está situado entre las costillas :espacio intercostal; los músculos intercostales atraen las costillas en conjunto durante la respiración .

intercultural

intercultural adjetivo De diferentes culturas o relacionado con ellas :diferencias interculturales; se ha sugerido la creación de una escuela intercultural como una obligación de las instituciones americanas con el colectivo indígena .

intercurrente

intercurrente adjetivo [enfermedad ] Que sobreviene durante el curso de otra y que la modifica en un grado más o menos alto :un proceso intercurrente de tipo respiratorio .

interdecir

interdecir verbo transitivo Imponer [quien tiene autoridad para ello ] que no se haga cierta cosa .SINÓNIMO prohibir .Conjug. [69 ] como decir , excepto la segunda persona del singular del imperativo: interdice (tú ).

interdental

interdental adjetivo /nombre femenino ling [sonido consonántico ] Que se articula poniendo la punta de la lengua entre los dientes incisivos superiores y los inferiores :el sonido de la ‘c ’ en ‘cenicero ’ es interdental .

interdependencia

interdependencia nombre femenino Relación de dependencia recíproca entre dos o más personas o cosas :esta preocupación dio origen a diversos congresos internacionales, en los que se abogó por difundir entre toda la población la conciencia de la interdependencia económica, social, política y ecológica entre las diferentes regiones del planeta .

interdependiente

interdependiente adjetivo Que tiene interdependencia .

interdicción

interdicción nombre femenino Prohibición o privación de un derecho impuesta por la autoridad judicial :los reos de corrupción de menores en interés de terceros serán condenados también a la interdicción del derecho de tutela .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xix ) del latín interdictio, interdictionis, derivado de dictio, dictionis ‘dicción ’. De la familia etimológica de decir (V.).

interdicto

interdicto nombre masculino der Juicio posesorio, sumario o sumarísimo .

interdigital

interdigital adjetivo Que está situado entre los dedos :músculo interdigital; los pingüinos, los patos y animales adaptados a la vida acuática disponen de membranas interdigitales . VÉASE membrana interdigital .

interdisciplinar

interdisciplinar adjetivo Interdisciplinario .SINÓNIMO multidisciplinar, multidisciplinario .

interdisciplinaridad

interdisciplinaridad (también interdisciplinariedad )nombre femenino Cualidad de interdisciplinario :en la investigación actual se impone la interdisciplinaridad .

interdisciplinario, -ria

interdisciplinario, -ria adjetivo 1 Que se compone de varias disciplinas científicas o culturales o está relacionado con ellas :trabajo interdisciplinario; análisis científico interdisciplinario .SINÓNIMO interdisciplinar, multidisciplinar, multidisciplinario .2 Que se produce entre varias disciplinas científicas o culturales :relaciones interdisciplinarias .SINÓNIMO interdisciplinar .

interés

interés nombre masculino 1 Valor o utilidad que en sí tiene una cosa :es un monumento de gran interés .2 Provecho o bien buscado :debe cambiar por su propio interés; dice que habla en interés de los trabajadores .ANTÓNIMO desinterés .3 Actitud de la persona que siente deseo de dirigir su atención hacia algo o alguien que la atrae o le inspira curiosidad :interés por la ciencia; escuchar con interés; pusimos un interés especial en este trabajo .4 Cantidad de dinero producida por un capital depositado en una entidad financiera o generada por un préstamo :en una cuenta a plazo fijo obtendrás un mayor interés; para comprar la casa consiguió un préstamo a un interés muy bajo .5 intereses nombre masculino plural Conjunto de bienes y propiedades de una persona :tiene intereses en una empresa de servicios .6 intereses Conveniencias o necesidades de una persona o de un colectivo :todos los padres miran por los intereses de sus hijos . VÉASE tipo de interés . ETIMOLOGÍA Sustantivación del latín interesse ‘estar interesado ’, ‘interesar ’, derivado de esse ‘ser ’. De la familia etimológica de ser (verbo ) (V.).

interesado, -da

interesado, -da adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 [persona ] Que tiene interés en una cosa :gracias, pero no estoy interesado en comprarlo; la conferencia de mañana es solo para los interesados en el tema .2 [persona ] Que es el sujeto a quien atañe determinado asunto :al pie del documento consta la firma del interesado; el fiscal y el interesado podrán interponer recurso de apelación contra la sentencia del juez en el plazo de tres semanas .3 [persona ] Que se deja llevar por el interés propio o que solamente se mueve por él :es un interesado, nunca te hará un favor sin pedirte algo a cambio .4 adjetivo Que implica o denota interés propio :la divulgación de su nombre como posible candidata a la gobernación es una filtración interesada para poner nerviosos a algunos .

interesante

interesante adjetivo Que interesa :un tema interesante; estas joyas tienen un precio muy interesante; les voy a contar una anécdota muy interesante .hacerse el interesante coloquial Comportarse [una persona ] de cierta manera para atraer la atención o el interés de otra u otras :habla con voz grave y tono pausado solamente para hacerse el interesante . VÉASE en estado interesante .

interesar

interesar verbo intransitivo 1 Suscitar [una cosa o persona ] interés por ella :no me interesa lo más mínimo lo que ella pueda pensar de mí; a Silvia le interesa mucho la literatura rusa; María ya no me interesa, ahora me gusta Ana .2 Despertar en alguien el interés por una cosa :le interesó la biología desde pequeño .3 Resultar útil o buena [una cosa ]:te interesa llevarte bien con tus compañeros; me interesa asistir a ese curso para mejorar mi currículum .4 verbo transitivo Dar parte a alguien en un negocio o comercio :interesé a mi cuñado en la empresa; pedíamos a los patronos que estudiaran con urgencia el medio de interesar a los trabajadores en los beneficios de las empresas .5 med Afectar (producir daño o enfermedad ).6 interesarse verbo pronominal Tener interés en una cosa :se equivocan quienes piensan que la juventud no se interesa por nada .7 interesarse Manifestar interés por algo o alguien, generalmente preguntando por ellos :el presidente se interesó por nuestro trabajo; dio las gracias a todos los que se interesaron por él cuando estuvo ingresado en el hospital .

interestatal

interestatal adjetivo Que pone en relación a dos o más estados o que se establece o se realiza entre ellos :el Tratado contempla un amplio programa de cooperación económica e interestatal entre ambos países .

interestelar

interestelar adjetivo Que está en el espacio existente entre dos astros, o que tiene relación con él :comenzaron a enviar mensajes al espacio y a rastrear el vacío interestelar con la esperanza de captar alguna señal inteligente; dos físicos de la universidad de Cornell, en Estados Unidos, preguntaron sobre la posibilidad de utilizar rayos cósmicos como vía de transmisión interestelar para sus mensajes .SINÓNIMO interesideral .

interface

interface nombre femenino Interfaz .Se pronuncia ‘interféis ’.

interfase

interfase nombre femenino Intervalo entre dos fases sucesivas .

interfaz

interfaz nombre femenino 1 inform Dispositivo capaz de transformar las señales generadas por un aparato en señales comprensibles por otro :interfaz de alta velocidad .2 técn Zona de comunicación o acción de un sistema sobre otro .3 técn Dispositivo que conecta dos aparatos o circuitos .Puede encontrarse la grafía inglesa interface .

interfecto, -ta

interfecto, -ta adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 der [persona ] Que ha muerto de forma violenta, especialmente si ha sido víctima de una acción delictiva :el presunto asesino permanecía inmóvil junto al cuerpo del interfecto .2 nombre masculino y femenino Esp coloquial Persona de la cual se está hablando .Se usa con valor humorístico o irónico .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xix ) del latín interfectus, participio pasivo de interficere ‘destruir ’, ‘matar ’, derivado de facere ‘hacer ’. De la familia etimológica de hacer (V.).

interferencia

interferencia nombre femenino 1 Alteración o perturbación del desarrollo normal de una cosa mediante la interposición de otra que puede llegar a resultar un obstáculo :se sintió feliz hasta la interferencia brusca de una mano que le tiró de la manga .2 Señal que altera la recepción de otra :el nuevo sistema de televisión permite que la imagen llegue a los receptores con un gran nivel de calidad y sin apenas interferencias; se negó a cambiar la frecuencia de la radio que llevaba, a pesar de que recibía interferencias continuas; este nuevo modelo evita interferencias de otros teléfonos similares y asegura que la estación solo acepte las llamadas que se hagan desde su microteléfono .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xix ) del inglés interference ‘acción de inmiscuirse, entrometerse ’, derivado de to interfere ‘golpearse mutuamente ’, ‘interponerse ’, ‘estorbarse ’ (V. interferir ). De la familia etimológica de preferir (V.).

interferencial

interferencial adjetivo De las interferencias o relacionado con ellas :corrientes interferenciales .

interferente

interferente adjetivo fís Que presenta el fenómeno de interferencia :equipos interferentes de radiofrecuencia .

interferir

interferir verbo intransitivo /verbo pronominal 1 Interponerse [una persona o una cosa ] en el proceso o desarrollo de algo de manera que lo altere o lo impida :no pretendo interferir en tus asuntos; mientras no interfiriesen en la sagrada “auctoritas ”, el criterio romano sobre drogas se calca del griego; la casa sevillana no estaba interesada en el desarrollo de la sucursal mexicana para que no interfiriera en sus actividades impresoras; el niño recurre al gesto lúdico para interferirse en la indiferencia del adulto .2 verbo intransitivo Crear conflicto la coincidencia de [una cosa ] con otra :si la ofensa es de palabra, su prohibición puede fácilmente interferir con la libertad de expresión, pero si se trata de una ofensa de obra, provocada por un comportamiento, su prohibición interfiere con la tolerancia .3 verbo transitivo Alterar o hacer que se retrase o detenga algo que está establecido o que se desarrolla o funciona de forma habitual o normal :tras algunas negociaciones, consiguieron hora para entrenarse como un favor siempre que no interfirieran el horario de los cientos y cientos de escolares que acuden a entrenarse ahí a diario .4 Alterar o perturbar la recepción de señales acústicas o de imágenes mediante interferencias :las emisiones radiofónicas que se recibían eran interferidas por el Estado ;un sonido extraño se interfirió en nuestra conversación telefónica .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo del inglés to interfere , que a su vez procede del francés entreferir, derivado del latín inter ‘entre ’ y ferire ‘golpearse mutuamente ’; tomado como término de la física y generalizado más adelante en sentido figurado . Conjugación [35 ] como hervir .

interferón

interferón nombre masculino Proteína de bajo peso molecular producida por células de los animales vertebrados, que, al entrar en contacto con un virus, actúa impidiendo la entrada y la proliferación de cualquier otro virus .

interfijo

interfijo nombre masculino /adjetivo ling Afijo con el que se forman, en el interior de una palabra derivada o de su lexema o raíz, palabras derivadas :en la palabra ‘ensanchar ’, la ‘-s- ’ es un interfijo .

interfoliar

interfoliar verbo transitivo Intercalar, entre las hojas impresas de un libro, otras en blanco .SINÓNIMO interpaginar . Conjugación [12 ] como cambiar .

interfono

interfono nombre masculino 1 Red telefónica que se utiliza para las comunicaciones internas, especialmente en los edificios de viviendas .2 Aparato que se emplea para comunicarse dentro de esta red telefónica :pulsó el interfono para llamar a su secretaria .

intergaláctico, -ca

intergaláctico, -ca adjetivo 1 [zona espacial ] Que se encuentra entre galaxias :el medio intergaláctico es todavía poco conocido .2 De esa zona o que está relacionado con ella :las observaciones por satélites indican la presencia de gas intergaláctico .

interglaciar

interglaciar adjetivo geol [período ] Que está comprendido entre dos glaciaciones consecutivas .

intergubernamental

intergubernamental adjetivo Que pone en relación a dos o más gobiernos o que se establece o se realiza entre ellos :cooperación intergubernamental .

interhumano, -na

interhumano, -na adjetivo De las relaciones humanas o que está relacionado con ellas :la acción de la novela es como un tejido de relaciones interhumanas del que no escapa tampoco el lector; el cristianismo expresó de un modo original las bases de la relación del hombre con la trascendencia y un proyecto de solución de las cuestiones interhumanas o sociales .

ínterin

ínterin nombre masculino 1 Intervalo de tiempo que transcurre entre dos acciones o etapas .2 adverbio formal Entretanto, mientras :el término de contestación para el comprador quedará en suspenso ínterin no expiren los que para comparecer y contestar a la demanda se señalen al vendedor o vendedores .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xvi ) del latín interim ‘mientras tanto ’, derivado de inter ‘entre ’. De la familia etimológica de entre (V.).El plural es invariable: ínterin .

interina

interina nombre femenino Esp Mujer que realiza los trabajos domésticos de una casa a cambio de una retribución económica, sin pernoctar en ella .SINÓNIMO asistenta .

interinato

interinato nombre masculino Amér Cargo o empleo interino .

interindividual

interindividual adjetivo De la relación individual entre seres humanos, o que está relacionado con ella :diferencias interindividuales; Ortega parte del análisis de la sociedad como un sistema de usos y de la necesidad de distinguir entre lo interindividual y lo social .

interinidad

interinidad nombre femenino 1 Cualidad de interino .2 Tiempo que dura el desempeño interino de un cargo .

interino, -na

interino, -na adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 [persona ] Que desempeña temporalmente una función o trabajo en sustitución de otra persona, especialmente en la función pública :un profesor interino la sustituirá durante el permiso por maternidad; los interinos de la Administración pública no gozan de los privilegios de los funcionarios .2 adjetivo [función, trabajo ] Que es temporal o provisional :anunció que asumiría la presidencia interina del país hasta la retirada de las tropas enemigas .ETIMOLOGÍA Derivado de ínterin . De la familia etimológica de entre (V.).

interinstitucional

interinstitucional adjetivo De la relación entre instituciones, o que está relacionado con ella :debate interinstitucional; la conferencia interinstitucional estaba consagrada a la reforma de los tratados .

interinsular

interinsular adjetivo Que está situado, ocurre o se realiza entre dos islas :tráfico interinsular; aguas interinsulares .

interior

interior adjetivo 1 Que está situado en la parte de dentro de una cosa, bajo su superficie o comprendido entre sus límites :una prenda interior; lleva la cartera en el bolsillo interior del saco; en las páginas interiores encontrará más información .2 Que tiene relación con la parte espiritual o mental de una persona :aspiramos a disfrutar de una vida interior plena .3 Que tiene relación con las cuestiones de orden público de gobierno y con otros aspectos internos, en oposición a la política exterior :las funciones del gobierno de un país son dirigir la política interior y exterior .4 [vivienda, habitación ] Que no tiene ventanas o balcones que den a la calle :un apartamento interior .5 nombre masculino Parte de dentro de una cosa :el interior de un vehículo; rota la cáscara, sale del interior del huevo un pollo .ANTÓNIMO exterior .6 Parte central de un país o región, en oposición a las zonas costeras y fronterizas :las provincias del interior .7 Conciencia de una persona, donde se hallan los pensamientos o sentimientos no expresados :prefirió charlar mejor que sacar el reloj y agitarse en su interior; el paciente depresivo suele sentirse mustio y vacío en su interior .8 nombre común Jugador de la línea delantera de un equipo, que desarrolla tareas ofensivas situado entre el delantero centro y los extremos :en la segunda parte, Carlos jugó como interior izquierdo y el equipo creó más jugadas de ataque .9 nombre masculino Arg, Méx, Pan, Urug Unidad territorial o zona de un país, en oposición a la capital :la mayoría de los estudiantes universitarios no son del interior, son de la capital .10 Colomb, Venez Prenda de ropa interior masculina, de tejido suave, que cubre desde la cintura hasta medio muslo con perneras de longitud variable .Se usa también en plural con el mismo significado .SINÓNIMO calzoncillo .11 interiores nombre masculino plural Conjunto de escenas o secuencias rodadas dentro de un estudio cinematográfico o de lugares cerrados . VÉASE planeta interior; producto interior bruto; ropa interior . ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xv ) del latín interior , interioris, derivado de inter ‘entre ’. De la familia etimológica de entre (V.).

interiorano, -na

interiorano, -na adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino Pan [persona ] Que es originario del interior del país, no capitalino .

interioridad

interioridad nombre femenino 1 Calidad de interior :el autor investiga en la interioridad del personaje; penetraron en la interioridad del edificio .2 interioridades nombre femenino plural Cosas privadas, generalmente secretas, de una persona, familia o corporación :la biografía saca a la luz las interioridades del conocido político .

interiorismo

interiorismo nombre masculino Arte y técnica de diseñar y decorar los espacios interiores de edificios, locales y viviendas .

interiorista

interiorista adjetivo /nombre común [persona ] Que tiene por oficio diseñar y decorar espacios interiores de edificios, locales y viviendas :arquitecto interiorista .SINÓNIMO decorador .

interiorización

interiorización nombre femenino 1 Acción de interiorizar o interiorizarse .2 Efecto de interiorizar o interiorizarse :parece que pasas por unos días de inhibición e interiorización, y deseas un mínimo de tranquilidad y paz .

interiorizar

interiorizar verbo transitivo 1 Hacer propia una cosa o asentarla de manera profunda e íntima en la mente o el corazón, especialmente un pensamiento o un sentimiento :los niños, en la escuela, interiorizan pautas de comportamiento social; el propósito de esta novela no era la descripción de unos acontecimientos externos en un período histórico, sino la toma de conciencia de estos en la experiencia de un yo que se apropia de ellos y los interioriza .2 interiorizarse verbo pronominal Encerrarse en el aislamiento de la vida exterior y en el recogimiento . Conjugación [4 ] como realizar .

interiormente

interiormente adverbio Por la parte interior :un armario dividido interiormente en compartimentos verticales .ANTÓNIMO exteriormente .

interjección

interjección nombre femenino Palabra o expresión que, pronunciada en tono exclamativo, expresa por sí sola un estado de ánimo o capta la atención del oyente; se escriben entre signos de admiración :‘¡viva! ’ o ‘¡ay! ’ son interjecciones .

interjectivo, -va

interjectivo, -va adjetivo [expresión, entonación ] Que tiene carácter de interjección :‘¡santo cielo! ’ es una locución interjectiva .

interlínea

interlínea nombre femenino 1 Espacio que hay entre dos líneas o renglones de un texto .2 Pequeña plancha de metal utilizada en imprenta para espaciar la composición de los textos .SINÓNIMO regleta .

interlineación

interlineación nombre femenino 1 Escritura que se hace entre dos líneas o renglones .SINÓNIMO interlineado .2 En imprenta, distribución de los renglones de un texto poniendo regletas entre ellos .

interlineado

interlineado nombre masculino 1 Escritura que se hace entre dos líneas o renglones .SINÓNIMO interlineación .2 Conjunto de las interlíneas que hay en un texto :este texto es muy difícil de leer, con la letra y el interlineado tan pequeños .

interlineal

interlineal adjetivo Que está entre dos líneas escritas :espacio interlineal; el texto lleva una traducción interlineal .

interlinear

interlinear verbo transitivo 1 Escribir alguna cosa entre dos líneas o renglones :las glosas son notas o comentarios interlineados o añadidos al margen de un texto difícil para aclarar su significado .2 En imprenta, espaciar la composición poniendo regletas entre los renglones .

interlocución

interlocución nombre femenino formal Diálogo o conversación .

interlocutar

interlocutar verbo intransitivo 1 Colomb Participar [una persona ] en una conversación .2 Ecuad formal Dirigir una persona una conversación o una negociación .

interlocutor, -ra

interlocutor, -ra nombre masculino y femenino Persona que dialoga o conversa con otra en situación formal :el entrevistador muestra su habilidad si consigue crear en el momento de la entrevista un clima grato que facilite una comunicación cordial y distendida con su interlocutor .

interlocutorio, -ria

interlocutorio, -ria adjetivo /nombre masculino der [auto, sentencia ] Que se da antes de un auto o una sentencia definitivos y que no decide sobre el fondo del asunto .

interludio

interludio nombre masculino mús Pieza musical breve que se toca como introducción o bien entre las secciones de una composición mayor o de una obra dramática :los interludios de una ópera .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo del latín medieval interludium , formado por inter ‘entre ’ y ludus ‘juego ’, ‘representación ’. De la familia etimológica de aludir (V.).

interlunio

interlunio nombre masculino Tiempo de la conjunción lunar en que no se ve la Luna .

intermareal

intermareal adjetivo Que está situado entre los límites de la bajamar y la pleamar :existe un tipo de molusco que puede habitar en la zona intermareal o permanentemente en tierra firme .

intermediación

intermediación nombre femenino Mediación en un conflicto :operaciones de intermediación; una posible intermediación política .

intermediar

intermediar verbo intransitivo 1 Intervenir en una discusión o en un enfrentamiento entre dos partes para encontrar una solución .SINÓNIMO mediar .2 Existir entre dos o más personas o dos cosas .SINÓNIMO mediar . Conjugación [12 ] como cambiar .

intermediario, -ria

intermediario, -ria adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 [persona ] Que media entre dos o más partes para que lleguen a un acuerdo en un negocio o problema :cuando el conflicto estallaba, la madre intentaba vanamente actuar de intermediaria y restablecer la paz del hogar .2 [comerciante ] Que media entre el productor o fabricante y el consumidor :a lo largo del canal de comercialización, los intermediarios cargan sucesivamente fuertes márgenes al precio original del producto .

intermedio, -dia

intermedio, -dia adjetivo 1 Que está situado en medio de dos tiempos, dos espacios, dos grados o dos categorías :un lugar intermedio entre tu casa y la mía; una zona intermedia en la clasificación general; su teatro evolucionó hacia formas intermedias entre la renovación y las concesiones al público; el gris es un tono intermedio entre el blanco y el negro; los biófitos constituyen un grupo de vegetales con características intermedias entre las algas y los vegetales superiores .SINÓNIMO entremedio .2 nombre masculino Tiempo que existe entre dos cosas o dos hechos :en el intermedio entre las dos guerras .3 Tiempo durante el que se interrumpe una acción, una actividad o un acto, en especial el que separa los diferentes actos de una representación teatral o las diferentes partes de un concierto, una competición deportiva o una retransmisión :el intermedio de una película .4 Composición dramática o musical breve que se representa entre los actos de una obra dramática o entre las diferentes partes de otro espectáculo .por intermedio de Por medio de :a partir del siglo xv, por intermedio de los musulmanes fundamentalmente, Venecia controla el comercio de las especias provenientes de la península indostánica, Catay y las Indias Orientales . VÉASE copia intermedia .

intermezzo

intermezzo nombre masculino Breve composición dramática, musical o coreográfica .Se pronuncia aproximadamente ‘intermetso ’.

interminable

interminable adjetivo 1 Que no tiene fin o término en el tiempo o en el espacio :la interminable búsqueda de la felicidad .SINÓNIMO inacabable .2 Que es o resulta tan largo o tan grande, que parece no tener fin o término en el tiempo o en el espacio :la espera se hizo interminable; solo se ven toscas cabañas, cercas medio derruidas, algunas flores, interminables hileras de ciruelos; la casa está vacía, y en ella se siente sola, enclaustrada, y los días se le hacen interminables .SINÓNIMO inacabable .

interministerial

interministerial adjetivo Que pone en relación a dos o más ministerios o que se establece o se realiza entre ellos :Comisión Interministerial de Ciencia y Tecnología; existe un acuerdo interministerial para buscar una solución al tema de la desocupación juvenil .

intermisión

intermisión nombre femenino Interrupción de alguna cosa durante un tiempo :intermisión del pulso; intermisión de una erupción volcánica; hay intermisiones en la señal de televisión .

intermitencia

intermitencia nombre femenino Interrupción y continuación sucesivas a intervalos regulares :la intermitencia de una fiebre; las rencillas entre los dos alumnos perduraron con intermitencia hasta el final del semestre .

intermitente

intermitente adjetivo 1 Que se interrumpe y prosigue cada cierto tiempo de manera reiterada :lluvias intermitentes; el intermitente canto de los pájaros; padece molestias abdominales y fiebres intermitentes; la ciudad vivió largos años de prosperidad pese al ocaso intermitente de los sarracenos .2 nombre masculino Luz lateral de un vehículo automóvil que se enciende y se apaga con una periodicidad constante y que suele indicar un cambio de dirección o una avería :poner el intermitente; los intermitentes posteriores y las luces de marcha atrás tienen cristales ahumados .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xviii ) del latín intermittens, intermittentis, participio presente de intermittere ‘interrumpir, suspender ’. De la familia etimológica de meter (V.).

intermitir

intermitir verbo transitivo Interrumpir [una cosa ] durante algún tiempo :han intermitido la búsqueda .

intermodal

intermodal adjetivo [sistema de transporte ] Que está pensado para que pueda utilizarse más de un medio :la estación intermodal de A Coruña .

intermolecular

intermolecular adjetivo Que se encuentra o se produce entre las moléculas o dentro de ellas .

intermuscular

intermuscular adjetivo med Que está situado entre los músculos :tabique intermuscular .

internación

internación nombre femenino Acción de internar o internarse :las clínica permite la internación de los pacientes para que puedan llevar a cabo un tratamiento continuo y supervisado .SINÓNIMO internamiento .

internacional

internacional adjetivo 1 Que pone en relación dos o más naciones o estados, o que se establece o se realiza entre ellos :derecho internacional; competición internacional; prestigio internacional; espectáculos internacionales; estos sucesos aportaron nuevas dosis de volatilidad a los mercados financieros internacionales .2 adjetivo /nombre común [deportista ] Que toma parte en competiciones en las que participan varias naciones . VÉASE sistema internacional de medidas .

internacionalidad

internacionalidad nombre femenino Cualidad de internacional .

internacionalismo

internacionalismo nombre masculino 1 Sistema socialista que preconiza la asociación internacional de los obreros, sobre la base de un programa de lucha contra la sociedad capitalista y de toma del poder en nombre de los principios comunistas :el internacionalismo arranca en el siglo xix como oposición a los nacionalismos de la clase dominante en el poder .2 Actitud que antepone o prefiere lo internacional a lo puramente nacional :"Fidelio " es la primera ópera del romanticismo nacional alemán, frente al internacionalismo caducado de Gluck y de Mozart .

internacionalista

internacionalista adjetivo 1 Del internacionalismo o relacionado con él :a partir de entonces se introdujeron las ideas internacionalistas en el país .2 adjetivo /nombre común [persona ] Que es partidario del internacionalismo :el sindicalismo proletario internacionalista .3 [jurista ] Que es especialista en derecho internacional :abogado internacionalista .

internacionalización

internacionalización nombre femenino 1 Acción de internacionalizar :el proceso de internacionalización de la compañía .2 Efecto de internacionalizar :la internacionalización de las bolsas y la dependencia de la estabilidad política hicieron que los índices de los mercados de valores bailaran al son de los altibajos .

internacionalizar

internacionalizar verbo transitivo Convertir en internacional algo (un territorio, costumbre, servicio, jurisdicción, etc. ) que es de una sola nación o estado :internacionalizar el conflicto; el país internacionalizó su economía liberalizando el sistema económico . Conjugación [4 ] como realizar .

internacionalmente

internacionalmente adverbio Con alcance o acuerdo internacional o en el ámbito internacional :su último tema logró lanzarlos internacionalmente; fronteras internacionalmente reconocidas .

internada

internada nombre femenino dep En el fútbol y otros deportes de pelota, acción destacada de un jugador que se interna rápidamente en el área del equipo contrario sorteando a sus rivales :el ariete ruso, en el minuto 52, culminaba así una internada del extremo derecho; el defensa desbarató, sin cometer penalti, una peligrosa internada de Valentín .SINÓNIMO colada .

internado

internado nombre masculino 1 Colegio donde los alumnos viven internos :sus padres lo visitan en el internado cada dos fines de semana .2 Régimen educativo de ciertas instituciones educativas en que los alumnos estudian, comen y duermen en el mismo centro :en este centro educativo se atiende a menores en régimen de internado y media pensión .3 Conjunto de alumnos internos en ese colegio :el internado proviene principalmente de la provincia .

internalización

internalización nombre femenino Acción de internalizar :la internalización de las normas es muy precoz en la vida del sujeto .

internalizar

internalizar verbo transitivo Interiorizar un pensamiento, un comportamiento o un sentimiento :también las normas jurídicas se hacen hábito, son internalizadas; de este modo, va internalizando una pauta de conducta basada en el acatamiento y en la disciplina; para separarse de la madre, ha de reprimir todos los aspectos de su personalidad que había internalizado de ella .

internamente

internamente adverbio Interiormente .

internamiento

internamiento nombre masculino 1 Acción de internar o internarse .SINÓNIMO internación .2 Período de tiempo en que una persona está internada :pasó varios meses de internamiento en un campo de prisioneros .

internar

internar verbo transitivo 1 Introducir a una persona en un lugar y hacer que avance hacia su parte más interna :el general internó a sus hombres en la zona enemiga .2 Meter o dejar a una persona en una institución para que permanezca en ella o para que se someta a un tratamiento :tendremos que internar al abuelo en una residencia de ancianos; lo internaron en el manicomio siendo aún muy joven .3 internarse verbo pronominal Introducirse en un lugar y avanzar hacia su parte más interna :se internaron en el bosque y se perdieron; el delantero se internó en el área y, con un espléndido tiro cruzado, logró el segundo gol; el taxi había cruzado la avenida y se internaba ahora en una calle estrecha; (fig ) aunque se internó por varias ramas de la ciencia, fue la botánica la que más le cautivó .

internauta

internauta nombre común Persona que utiliza los servicios de internet u otra red informática :los internautas suelen abonarse a listas de distribución de información que encuentran navegando por Internet .ETIMOLOGÍA Neologismo formado por inter- ‘entre ’ y nauta , procedente del latín nauta ‘marinero, navegante ’, derivado de navis ‘barco, nave ’; aplicado por extensión a la navegación virtual .

internet

internet nombre ambiguo Red informática de nivel mundial que utiliza la línea telefónica para transmitir la información :navegar por internet; conectarse a internet; en internet puedes encontrar mucha información .En esta acepción suele escribirse con mayúscula . VÉASE café internet . ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo del inglés Internet , nombre de marca registrada, formado por acortamiento de Inter (national ) Net (work ) ‘red internacional ’.

internista

internista nombre común Médico especialista en medicina interna .

interno, -na

interno, -na adjetivo 1 Que está o queda dentro, generalmente distante de su superficie o de lo que conforma sus límites :observar cómo funciona el mecanismo interno de un reloj; el estómago es un órgano interno .ANTÓNIMO externo .2 Que sucede, se desarrolla o se produce en el interior de algo :autoabastecimiento interno; cambios internos; la sociedad no puede tolerar ningún tipo de injerencia en nuestros asuntos internos; varios informes internos de compañías aseguradoras señalan a los talleres como una de las principales fuentes del fraude .3 adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino [alumno ] Que reside en el mismo lugar en el que estudia .ANTÓNIMO externo .4 [estudiante de medicina, médico ] Que realiza las prácticas o especialización en un hospital .5 nombre masculino y femenino Persona que cumple condena en un establecimiento penitenciario, en especial la que no dispone de permisos de salida :los internos permanecen encarcelados en centros de reclusión muy alejados de su lugar habitual de residencia .6 nombre masculino Arg, Urug Línea de teléfono conectada a una centralita :en la empresa hay veinte internos .SINÓNIMO extensión .7 Arg, Urug Número de teléfono que corresponde a esta línea :mi interno es el 473 .SINÓNIMO extensión . VÉASE elecciones internas; fuero interno; medicina interna; módem interno; motor de combustión interna . ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xv ) del latín internus, derivado de inter ‘entre ’. De la familia etimológica de entre (V.).

ínter nos

ínter nos formal Expresión latina que significa ‘entre nosotros ’, ‘en confianza ’.

internuncio

internuncio nombre masculino Sacerdote que es el representante diplomático del Papa cerca de un estado no católico que carece de nunciatura .

interoceánico, -ca

interoceánico, -ca adjetivo Que pone en comunicación dos océanos :espacio interoceánico; canal interoceánico .

interóseo, -sea

interóseo, -sea adjetivo Que está situado entre los huesos :músculos interóseos dorsales .

interpaginar

interpaginar verbo transitivo Intercalar, entre las hojas impresas de un libro, otras en blanco .SINÓNIMO interfoliar .

interparlamentario, -ria

interparlamentario, -ria adjetivo Que pone en relación a los parlamentos de distintos países o se establece o realiza entre ellos :los órganos legislativos crearon una comisión interparlamentaria .

interpelación

interpelación nombre femenino 1 Acción de interpelar :el diputado hizo una interpelación al gobierno sobre las últimas detenciones .2 Efecto de interpelar :tampoco respondió a las preguntas de la acusación particular y sí hubo respuesta para las escasas interpelaciones de los letrados de la defensa .

interpelante

interpelante adjetivo /nombre común [persona, colectivo ] Que interpela :su partido propondrá que se limite la posibilidad de intervención al portavoz del grupo interpelante y al representante del gobierno regional; no respondió a las objeciones de las interpelantes .

interpelar

interpelar verbo transitivo 1 Exigir explicaciones sobre un asunto, especialmente si se hace con autoridad o con derecho :el fiscal interpeló al testigo, pero este no contestó .2 Plantear [un diputado o un senador ] al gobierno o a la mesa una discusión ajena a los proyectos de ley y a las proposiciones :actualmente, cuando un grupo de la oposición interpela a algún miembro del Consejo de Gobierno, los portavoces de los grupos restantes tienen derecho a intervenir .3 Pedir auxilio o protección a alguien .

interpenetración

interpenetración nombre femenino Penetración mutua :la violencia con que se representó aquel drama histórico, el del choque entre dos mundos, coadyuvó sobremanera a la interpenetración lingüística .

interpenetrarse

interpenetrarse verbo pronominal Imbricarse una cosa con otra :las capas electrónicas de las moléculas de agua empiezan a interpenetrarse .

interpersonal

interpersonal adjetivo Que se produce entre las personas :relación interpersonal; el arte y la literatura se sitúan a medio camino entre la comunicación interpersonal y la comunicación de masas .

interplanetario, -ria

interplanetario, -ria adjetivo 1 Que existe entre los planetas o más allá en el espacio :estas partículas de polvo pueblan el espacio interplanetario desde la formación de la nebulosa que generó el sistema solar .2 De esa zona o relacionado con ella :fuerza interplanetaria; polvo interplanetario .3 [vehículo ] Que está preparado para viajar por el espacio :nave interplanetaria; cohete interplanetario .

interpolación

interpolación nombre femenino 1 Acción de interpolar :se consiguen grandes efectos sonoros mediante la interpolación de sonidos de percusión y sintetizador .2 Efecto de interpolar :bastante fiel al libro, la película presenta, sin embargo, cierto número de interpolaciones que cambian por completo su tono .

interpolar

interpolar 1 verbo transitivo 1 Poner determinada cosa entre otras que siguen un orden, o dentro del conjunto que estas forman :en el lenguaje juvenil se interpolan anglicismos de manera constante; el relato, al romper un orden cronológico lineal, permitía interpolar constantes juicios críticos retrospectivos de la protagonista .2 Introducir palabras u otros textos en un texto ya terminado, especialmente en uno ajeno o antiguo :desconocemos quién interpoló este poema en el manuscrito .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xvi ) del latín interpolare ‘cambiar, alterar ’.

interpolar

interpolar 2 adjetivo Que está situado entre los dos polos o bornes de un circuito eléctrico .ETIMOLOGÍA Derivado de polo ‘punto opuesto a otro en un cuerpo ’ (V.).

interponer

interponer verbo transitivo 1 Poner a una persona o una cosa entre otras dos, generalmente separándolas o incomunicándolas :es evidente que las barreras que aún interpone la desconfianza mutua acumulada en los largos años no son precisamente pequeñas ni fáciles de superar; quería interponerme entre los que luchaban para separarlos, pero no pude ;la Luna se interpone entre el Sol y la Tierra; la verdadera ironía no es la que pone el autor, sino la que se interpone entre él y su obra .2 Hacer que alguien o algo intervenga o medie entre dos partes :trató de interponer su influencia para conseguir que contraten a su amigo .3 Formalizar un recurso legal contra alguien ante los tribunales :interponer una querella criminal; interponer una demanda por despido irregular .4 interponerse verbo pronominal Ser [una persona o una cosa ] la causa de que cierta actividad o proceso se detenga o de que exista separación o incomunicación :cuando ese hombre se interpuso entre nosotros, nuestra relación de amistad acabó; ningún obstáculo se interpuso en nuestro camino al éxito .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xvi ) del latín interponere ‘poner entre ’. De la familia etimológica de poner (V.). Conjugación [78 ] como poner .

interposición

interposición nombre femenino Acción de interponer o interponerse :la interposición de una querella; la interposición de la Luna entre el Sol y la Tierra .

interpretación

interpretación nombre femenino 1 Acción de interpretar :el artista se siente cada vez más incómodo con las exigencias de fidelidad en la interpretación de la Antigüedad .2 Efecto de interpretar :en el mundo del Derecho, como es sabido, es normal que existan interpretaciones diversas de las mismas normas .3 Traducción oral de un discurso hablado .

interpretar

interpretar verbo transitivo 1 Dar o atribuir a algo un significado determinado :interpretar los sueños; la gente interpretaba aquellos hechos como juicios divinos; la voz interpretaba el sentimiento de la humanidad contingente .2 Explicar o aclarar el significado de algo, especialmente un texto que está poco claro :los juristas interpretan las leyes .3 Representar un actor un papel en una obra dramática, en una serie o en una película :no todos los actores se atreven a interpretar a Hamlet; el actor que lo interpretaba estaba especializado en ese papel y era familiar a los espectadores franceses .4 Ejecutar una pieza musical o coreográfica :las grandes orquestas interpretan a menudo las sinfonías de Beethoven; era frecuente también el canto coral que interpretaba cantos religiosos .

interpretativo, -va

interpretativo, -va adjetivo 1 De la interpretación o relacionado con ella :dotes interpretativas; conflictos interpretativos; la capacidad interpretativa de la protagonista .2 Que sirve para interpretar una cosa :esquemas interpretativos; parecen dignas de resaltarse las particulares normas interpretativas formuladas acerca de la computación de los plazos .

intérprete

intérprete nombre común 1 Persona que traduce oralmente a una lengua lo que dice una persona en otra lengua, en especial si se dedica a ello profesionalmente .2 Persona que interpreta papeles o textos dramáticos :el reparto de la película está integrado por intérpretes muy conocidos .3 Persona que interpreta piezas musicales o de baile :Mozart fue un genio desde niño como intérprete de clave, órgano y violín y como improvisador y compositor .4 Persona que da a una cosa un significado determinado o da forma o sentido a una idea :el novelista deja de ser un espectador distante para convertirse en un cínico intérprete de los acontecimientos .5 nombre masculino inform Programa que ejecuta las instrucciones de otro programa escrito en un lenguaje de alto nivel .

interprofesional

interprofesional adjetivo Que afecta a varias profesiones :equipo interprofesional; salario mínimo interprofesional .

interprovincial

interprovincial adjetivo De la relación entre provincias, o que está relacionado con ella :el comercio interprovincial se vio beneficiado con la construcción de las grandes autopistas .

interpuesto, -ta

interpuesto, -ta participio Participio irregular de interponer . También se usa como adjetivo :se ha interpuesto entre nosotros; recurso interpuesto .

interracial

interracial adjetivo De las relaciones entre grupos sociales de diferentes razas o relacionado con ellas :al conflicto interracial se suma la ola de violencia que azota sin cesar los guetos negros .

inter-rail

inter-rail nombre masculino 1 Billete de tren que permite viajar por distintos países de Europa durante un mes por un precio fijo .2 Viaje realizado con este billete .

interraíl

interraíl nombre masculino 1 Billete de tren individual, a precio reducido, que permite a los menores de 26 años circular libremente por la red de ferrocarriles europeos durante un mes .2 nombre masculino Viaje efectuado con este billete :nos vamos de interraíl durante 20 días .

interregional

interregional adjetivo De la relación entre regiones, o que está relacionado con ella :cooperación interregional; normas de derecho interregional; movimiento migratorio interregional .

interregno

interregno nombre masculino 1 Período de tiempo en que un estado o país carece de soberano .2 Período de tiempo en que están suspendidas las funciones gubernamentales .

interrelación

interrelación nombre femenino Correspondencia o relación mutua entre personas o cosas :la interrelación entre los adolescentes y sus padres debería ser más estrecha .

interrelacionar

interrelacionar verbo transitivo Poner en relación unas cosas con otras :la sociología cumple la función de interrelacionar diversas perspectivas y niveles de la realidad; el envejecimiento de la población también está profundamente interrelacionado con el descenso de la natalidad ;la película pretende mostrar cómo se interrelacionan el mundo de la realidad y el de la fantasía, hasta imposibilitar su segregación .

interrogación

interrogación nombre femenino 1 Acción de interrogar o interrogarse a propósito de algo :su espíritu flotaba en un mar de confusiones, y las interrogaciones angustiosas se sucedían sin hallar respuesta satisfactoria .2 Enunciado interrogativo que se emite con la intención de conocer algo u obtener alguna información que se espera de la persona a la que se dirige :de la respuesta a esta última interrogación dependerá que se cumpla o no se cumpla la promesa .SINÓNIMO interrogante, pregunta .3 Signo de ortografía que se pone al principio y al final de un enunciado interrogativo; se representa como ¿ al inicio y como ? al final .SINÓNIMO interrogante .

interrogador, -ra

interrogador, -ra adjetivo Que interroga .

interrogante

interrogante adjetivo 1 Que interroga o contiene interrogación :levantó los ojos, interrogante; del interior de la casa llegaba una voz de hombre en tono interrogante .2 nombre masculino Signo de ortografía indicativo de un enunciado interrogativo; se representa como ¿ al inicio y ? al final .SINÓNIMO interrogación .3 nombre ambiguo Enunciado con el que se pregunta algo :le planteó una interrogante difícil y el pobre hombre no supo contestar .SINÓNIMO interrogación, pregunta .4 Cuestión que se desconoce o que genera dudas :la energía nuclear sigue planteando numerosos interrogantes; todavía es una interrogante si Cristóbal Colón era italiano o portugués .

interrogar

interrogar verbo transitivo Preguntar algo a alguien, en especial para aclarar un hecho o sus circunstancias :el presidente del Consejo dio una respuesta contundente a quienes le interrogaban sobre la posibilidad de una crisis política; la detención se practicó por orden del juez de la Audiencia Nacional, quien se encargó de interrogar a las otras once personas detenidas tras la desarticulación del comando por parte de la policía . Conjugación [7 ] como llegar .

interrogativo, -va

interrogativo, -va adjetivo 1 Que denota pregunta :acabó su frase con un tono interrogativo .2 adjetivo /nombre masculino [palabra ] Que introduce una oración interrogativa :adjetivo interrogativo; pronombre interrogativo; adverbio interrogativo .3 adjetivo /nombre femenino gram [oración ] Que expresa una pregunta :oración interrogativa indirecta; oración interrogativa directa .

interrogatorio

interrogatorio nombre masculino 1 Acción de interrogar a alguien reiteradamente, en especial para aclarar un hecho o sus circunstancias :durante el interrogatorio, el letrado que dirige la acusación particular pidió que constase en acta el silencio del acusado .2 Serie de preguntas, generalmente formuladas por escrito :perdí el bolso en el autobús y al llamar a la compañía de autobuses para reclamarlo tuve que contestar a un interrogatorio casi policial .3 Documento o papel que contiene estas preguntas .

interrumpir

interrumpir verbo transitivo 1 Hacer que una cosa empezada pero no acabada no continúe definitivamente o por un tiempo limitado :interrumpir sus vacaciones; interrumpir una relación; interrumpir el trabajo; la comunicación se interrumpió temporalmente .2 Impedir a alguien que continúe lo que estaba haciendo :no me interrumpas, quiero acabar a tiempo el trabajo .3 Cortar la palabra a una persona, generalmente hablando al mismo tiempo que ella :no me interrumpa, ya hablará usted al final .4 Impedir el paso por algún lugar :el árbol caído interrumpe el tráfico .5 interrumpirse verbo pronominal Desviar el discurso o cierta actividad con asuntos accesorios y que interfieren en la continuidad :cuéntenos la historia sin interrumpirse .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xvi ) del latín interrumpere ‘hacer pedazos ’, ‘romper ’, posteriormente ‘interrumpir ’ especialmente un discurso, el sueño, etc. De la familia etimológica de romper (V.).

interrupción

interrupción nombre femenino 1 Acción de interrumpir o interrumpirse :la interrupción del embarazo; la interrupción de la carrera a nueve vueltas del final, no empañó el triunfo del boliviano; a la tercera interrupción pareció impacientarse, sin llegar a perder el compás ni la apostura .2 Efecto de interrumpir o interrumpirse :en la novela corta se desarrollan los hechos con dinamismo, sin interrupciones innecesarias; en la media hora de interrupción, los mecánicos tenían que trabajar a tope para poner de nuevo las motos en condiciones .

interruptor, -ra

interruptor, -ra nombre masculino 1 Dispositivo para abrir o cerrar el paso de corriente eléctrica en un circuito :pulsó el interruptor y apagó la luz .SINÓNIMO ruptor .2 adjetivo Que interrumpe o sirve para interrumpir algo .

intersección

intersección nombre femenino 1 Lugar en que se cortan o se encuentran dos líneas, dos superficies o dos sólidos :la intersección de dos líneas es un punto, la de dos superficies, una línea, y la de dos sólidos, una superficie; en la intersección de dos calles hay señales de tráfico que indican quién ha de ceder el paso .2 Cruce o encuentro que se produce entre esas dos líneas, superficies o sólidos :punto de intersección; unas obras de saneamiento en la avenida principal, en su intersección con la calle de San Martín, obliga a reducir los carriles de circulación en la zona .3 mat Dados varios conjuntos, el integrado por los elementos comunes a todos ellos :dos conjuntos se llaman disjuntos si su intersección es el conjunto vacío, o, lo que es lo mismo, cuando no tienen ningún elemento en común .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xix ) del latín intersectio, intersectionis, derivado de intersecare ‘cortar, dividir por la mitad ’. De la familia etimológica de segar (V.).

intersexual

intersexual adjetivo [persona, estado, constitución biológica ] Que presenta conjuntamente caracteres sexuales masculinos y femeninos .

intersexualidad

intersexualidad nombre femenino biol Fenómeno biológico que consiste en la existencia de estados intermedios entre el de macho y el de hembra .

intersideral

intersideral adjetivo Que está en el espacio existente entre dos astros, o que tiene relación con él :materia intersideral; viaje intersideral; comunicaciones intersiderales .SINÓNIMO interestelar .

intersindical

intersindical adjetivo De la relación entre sindicatos, o que está relacionado con ella :reunión intersindical; huelga intersindical .

intersticial

intersticial adjetivo Que está en los intersticios de un tejido animal o vegetal :plasmas intersticiales; el líquido intersticial circula entre las células de los tejidos y se renueva continuamente gracias al flujo de sangre capilar .

intersticio

intersticio nombre masculino Espacio pequeño entre dos cuerpos o entre dos partes de un mismo cuerpo :en el viejo muro crecían las plantas entre los intersticios que dejaban los ladrillos; (fig ) el fuerte aroma de la Revolución francesa había trascendido a toda Europa, penetrando hasta los últimos intersticios de la trama social .

interterritorial

interterritorial adjetivo De la relación entre territorios, o que está relacionado con ella :cooperación interterritorial; defiende que la convergencia debe realizarse desde el ámbito interterritorial, para corregir los desequilibrios entre provincias .

intertextual

intertextual adjetivo lit De la intertextualidad, o que está relacionado con ella :técnica intertextual; la clave de un texto teatral comporta la lectura intertextual; comienza su andadura teatral con una fórmula de cuño intertextual, en la que se amalgaman tratamientos literarios como el pastiche y la parodia burlesca .

intertextualidad

intertextualidad nombre femenino lit Relación existente entre textos de una misma cultura :todos los personajes vierten su palabra por el registro coloquial, salvo en los casos, infrecuentes, de intertextualidad discursiva, en que se profieren eslóganes o clichés de moda .

intertropical

intertropical adjetivo Que está en el espacio existente entre los dos trópicos, o que tiene relación con él :Asia intertropical; en la zona intertropical, durante el verano, la atmósfera tiene un alto contenido de vapor de agua, debido a las fuertes precipitaciones y al calor, que provoca la evaporación .

interurbano, -na

interurbano, -na adjetivo Que existe o se establece entre ciudades distintas :vías de tráfico interurbanas; sello interurbano; ¿cuánto cuesta una llamada interurbana?

intervalo

intervalo nombre masculino 1 Porción de tiempo o de espacio que hay entre dos hechos o dos cosas, generalmente de la misma naturaleza :el intervalo comprendido entre las dos guerras mundiales; el intervalo de paso de trenes; plantaron árboles separados por un intervalo de unos cinco metros; la débil brisa toma a intervalos la lona por velamen .2 Porción de tiempo o de espacio cuya extensión se expresa y en la cual sucede o se da una cosa :en el intervalo de una hora, se produjeron tres colisiones frontales en un mismo punto; en el intervalo de 100 metros construyeron varios edificios nuevos .3 Conjunto de valores que toma una magnitud entre dos límites determinados :el intervalo de las temperaturas .4 mús Distancia que existe entre dos notas de la escala natural :intervalo de segunda; intervalo de cuarta; entre el do y el re hay un intervalo de un tono, es decir, intervalo de segunda .

intervención

intervención nombre femenino 1 Acción de intervenir :una intervención militar traería consecuencias imprevisibles para la región y el mundo entero .2 Discurso de una persona que interviene en un coloquio, una conversación, etc. :su intervención fue clara y concisa .3 Oficina del interventor .4 Operación quirúrgica :realiza su primera aparición pública tras su intervención quirúrgica .

intervencionismo

intervencionismo nombre masculino 1 Tendencia política que defiende la intervención de un país en los conflictos o problemas que afectan a países terceros .2 Doctrina económica que defiende la intervención del estado en los asuntos económicos y sociales .

intervencionista

intervencionista adjetivo 1 Del intervencionismo o que tiene relación con él :el presidente decidió concentrarse en la política de su país y jugar un papel menos intervencionista en los asuntos extranjeros; el nuevo gobierno tiene una política económica intervencionista y está decidido a reducir el desempleo en un 50 \%.2 adjetivo /nombre común [persona ] Que es partidario del intervencionismo .

intervenir

intervenir verbo intransitivo 1 Participar o actuar en un suceso, un acto o una actividad, especialmente en una parte de ellos o de forma entrometida :solamente intervino en la conversación para apuntar un detalle; en este capítulo han intervenido los artistas invitados …; en la reforma de la mezquita intervinieron artistas de varias religiones; permitieron que las tropas interviniesen en el conflicto sin avisar .2 Actuar [algo ] de una forma determinada dentro de un proceso :factores que intervendrían en la redención de penas por el trabajo; analicemos los fenómenos que intervienen en el cambio climático .3 Actuar de mediador en un conflicto o en un asunto ajeno :tuve que intervenir para que la discusión no llegase a las manos .4 verbo transitivo Inspeccionar ciertas operaciones [una autoridad o persona con poder para hacerlo ] a fin de que se hagan de forma legal :intervenir cuentas .5 Vigilar o controlar [una autoridad ] la comunicación privada o el medio por el que se lleva a cabo, con el fin de obtener información :intervenir una llamada telefónica; la policía intervino el teléfono del sospechoso .6 Tomar temporalmente [una autoridad ] cierta propiedad ajena :los agentes detuvieron a los tres traficantes e intervinieron un kilo de cocaína .7 Dirigir, limitar o suspender [una autoridad ] cierta actividad o función :el gobierno decidirá si interviene la comercialización de esos productos .8 Realizar una intervención quirúrgica a un paciente :el médico dijo que habrá que intervenir al paciente y extraerle la piedra del riñón .9 Arg, Bol, Urug Tomar temporalmente [una autoridad ] el control y la administración de una institución, una empresa o una entidad ante una situación conflictiva :el gobierno de la provincia quedó intervenido después de los desórdenes que hubo la semana pasada . Conjugación [90 ] como venir .

interventor, -ra

interventor, -ra adjetivo 1 Que interviene :comisión interventora; actitud interventora .2 nombre masculino y femenino Persona que autoriza y fiscaliza ciertas operaciones a fin de que se hagan con legalidad :interventor de banco .3 Persona designada por un partido político para supervisar la regularidad de una votación en unas elecciones y autorizar el resultado de la misma junto con el presidente y demás miembros de la mesa .4 Persona que por oficio se encarga de controlar y verificar los billetes de los viajeros en un tren .

intervertebral

intervertebral adjetivo anat Que está entre dos vértebras :disco intervertebral .

interviniente

interviniente adjetivo /nombre común [persona ] Que interviene, especialmente en un debate, coloquio, discurso, etc .

interviú

interviú nombre ambiguo Entrevista .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xix ) del inglés interview ‘encuentro con una persona ’, que en la acepción propia de la prensa surge en el s. xix en Estados Unidos de América .El plural es interviús .

intervocálico, -ca

intervocálico, -ca adjetivo [consonante ] Que se halla entre vocales :la palabra ‘rehén ’ lleva una hache intervocálica; la dental sonora intervocálica se nasaliza en castellano de manera aproximante o fricativa .

Sanseido Dictionary

Intercolor

Intercolor →インターカラー

INTERPOL

INTERPOL インターポール〖 International Criminal Police Organization 〗 →国際刑事警察機構（こくさいけいじけいさつきこう）

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

inter

in ter 1 /ɪntə́ː r /動詞～s ; ～red ; ～ring 他動詞｟かたく｠〈死体〉を埋める, 埋葬する (bury ).

inter

in ter 2 /ɪ́ntə r /｟くだけて｠＝into (!発音つづり ) .

inter-

in ter- /ɪ́ntə r /接頭辞 …の間 ; 相互の [に ]▸ inter collegiate 大学間の

interact

in ter act /ɪ̀nt (ə )rǽkt /動詞自動詞 «…と » 交流する, ふれあう ; 互いに作用 [影響 ]し合う «with » .

interaction

ì n ter á c tion 名詞 U C «…との /…間の » 交流, ふれあい ; 相互作用 [影響 ] «with /between » .

interactive

in ter ac tive /ɪ̀nt (ə )rǽktɪv /形容詞相互に作用 [影響 ]し合う ; 〘コンピュ〙対話型の, 双方向の .～ly 副詞

inter alia

in ter a li a /ɪ̀nt (ə )r-éɪliə /〖＜ラテン〗副詞中でも, 特に (among other things ).

interbreed

ì nter br é ed 動詞 →breed 自動詞〈動植物が〉 «…と » 異種交配する «with » .他動詞 «…と » 〈動植物〉を異種交配させる «with » .

interbreeding

ì nter br é eding 名詞 U 混血すること, 異種交配 .

intercede

in ter cede /ɪ̀ntə r síːd /動詞自動詞【人のために /人に】とりなしをする «for /with » , «…を » 嘆願する «for » ; 仲裁する .

intercept

in ter cept /ɪ̀ntə r sépt /動詞他動詞 1 〈人物〉を途中で捕らえる [奪う ], 横取りする ; 〈通信〉を傍受する ; 〘スポーツ〙〈パス〉を阻止する, 〈球〉を奪取する .2 〈光熱水など〉を «…から » 遮る, 遮断する «from » ; 〈通路視界など〉を妨げる, 〈逃亡など〉を阻止する ▸ intercept rays of light 光線を遮る 3 〘軍〙〈敵機ミサイルなど〉を迎撃する .4 〘数〙〈線面〉を2点 [線 ]間で切り取る, 区切る .名詞 /-́--̀ C /1 ＝interception .2 〘数〙切片 .

interception

ì n ter c é p tion 名詞 U C 途中で捕らえる [奪う ]こと, 横取り ; 遮断 ; 妨害, 阻止 ; (通信の )傍受 ; 〘スポーツ〙(パスの )奪取 ; 〘軍〙迎撃 .

interceptor

in ter cep tor /ɪ̀ntə r séptə r /名詞 C 1 〘軍〙迎撃機 .2 横取りする人 [もの ]; 妨害者 [物 ].

intercession

in ter ces sion /ɪ̀ntə r séʃ (ə )n /名詞 1 U 仲裁, 調停, 斡（あっ）旋, とりなし .2 U C 人のためにする祈り .

interchange

in ter change /ɪ̀ntə r tʃéɪn (d )ʒ , ｟英｠でまた -́--̀ /〖inter (相互に )change (交換する )〗動詞～s /-ɪz /; ～d /-d /; -changing 他動詞 1 【人と】〈意見情報など〉を交換する, やり取りする (exchange ) «with » ▸ interchange presents [greetings, signals, opinions ]贈り物 [あいさつ, 信号, 意見 ]を取りかわす ▸ He interchanged letters with Meg .彼はメグと手紙のやり取りをしていた 2 〈2つの物〉を置き [入れ ]替える .3 〈物〉を【ある物と】交換する, 交替させる «with » .自動詞〈2つの物人が〉入れ替わる, 交替する ; 交互に起こる ; 交替 [入れ替え ]可能である .名詞 /-́--̀ /1 U C 【意見などの】交換, やり取り «of » ; 置き [入れ ]替え ; 交替 (exchange ).2 C インターチェンジ〘高速道路の出入り口およびその施設〙.3 C (鉄道バスの )乗り換え駅 [停留所 ].～́ st à tion 乗り換え駅 .

interchangeable

ì n ter ch á nge a ble 形容詞 «…と » 交換 [交替 ]できる, 入れ替えて用いられる «with » .ì n ter ch à nge a b í l i ty 名詞 ì n ter ch á nge a bly 副詞交換できるように ; 交互に .

InterCity

Inter City /ɪ̀ntə r sɪ́ti /名詞｟商標｠インターシティ〘英国の鉄道の1部門; 1990年代半ばに民営化〙.

intercity

ì nter c í ty 形容詞〖名詞の前で〗大都市間の [をつなぐ ]〈交通機関など〉.名詞複 -ies U C ｟英｠(大都市間をつなぐ )特急列車 [バス ].

intercollegiate

ì nter coll é giate 形容詞大学間の, インカレ [大学対抗 ]の ▸ intercollegiate games 大学対抗試合

intercom

in ter com /ɪ́ntə r kɑ̀m |-kɔ̀m /〖intercom munication systemの短縮形〗名詞｟くだけて｠インターホン, 内部相互通信装置 (→interphone ).

intercommunicate

ì nter comm ú nic à te 動詞自動詞 «…と » 互いに連絡 [通信 ]する ; 〈部屋などが〉 «…と » 行き来できる «with » .

intercommunication

ì nter comm ù nic á tion 名詞 U 相互交通 [通信, 連絡, 交流 ].～̀ s ý stem ＝intercom .

interconnect

ì nter conn é ct 動詞自動詞他動詞 (…が [を ])相互に連結 [連絡 ]する [させる ].

interconnection

ì nter conn é ction 名詞 U C 相互連結 [連絡 ].

intercontinental

ì nter contin é ntal 形容詞大陸間の .～̀ ball ì stic m í ssile 〘軍〙大陸間弾道弾 (｟略｠ICBM ).

intercourse

in ter course /ɪ́ntə r kɔ̀ː r s /〖原義は「交流」〗名詞 U 1 ｟かたく｠性交, 性交渉 (sexual intercourse )▸ unprotected intercourse (避妊具を用いない )無防備な性交渉 ▸ have (sexual ) intercourse with A A 〈人〉と肉体関係を持つ (!sexualがなくてもintercourseだけで性交を意味する場合が多いので注意; 人間関係などを意味する場合はrelationなどを用いる ) 2 ｟やや古｠ «…との » 交際 , « …との » (意見文化などの )交換, 交流 «with » ; 【国際間などの】交流, 通商 «between » ▸ social intercourse 社交 3 (神霊魂との )霊交, 交わり .

intercultural

ì nter c ú ltural 形容詞異文化間の, 文化と文化の間の .

interdenominational

ì nter d è nomin á tional 形容詞異宗派間の .

interdepartmental

ì nter d è partm é ntal /-dìːpɑː r tmént (ə )l /形容詞異種部門間の ; 各省 [部, 局, 学部, 学科 ]間の .～ly 副詞

interdependence

ì nter dep é ndence -ency 名詞 U 相互依存 .

interdependent

ì nter dep é ndent 形容詞相互依存の, 助け合う .～ly 副詞

interdict

in ter dict /ɪ̀ntə r dɪ́kt /動詞他動詞 1 〈禁制品敵などの侵入〉を阻止する, 遮断（しやだん）する .2 ｟かたく｠【人に】…を禁止する «to » ; 〖～ A from doing 〗A 〈人〉が …するのを制止する ▸ be interdicted from smoking 喫煙を止められる 3 〘カトリック〙〈聖務〉を禁止する (↓名詞 2 ).名詞 /-́--̀ C /1 禁止 (命令 ), 禁制, 差し止め .2 〘カトリック〙聖務禁止 .

interdiction

ì n ter d í c tion 名詞＝interdict .

interdisciplinary

inter disciplinary /ɪ̀ntə r dɪ́səplənèri |-plɪn (ə )ri /形容詞学際的な, 多くの学問分野にまたがる .

interest

in ter est /ɪ́nt (ə )rəst / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 〖「inter (相互に )est (存在する )」＞「利害関係」＞「関心, 興味」〗(形 )interested, interesting 名詞複～s /-ts /1 C U 〖単数形で〗 «…に対する » 興味, 関心 , 好奇心 «in » (!不定冠詞のほか, しばしば強意や量を表す形容詞を伴う ) ▸ have an [a strong, a keen ] interest in baseball 野球に [にすごく ]興味がある ▸ begin to take an interest in politics 政治に興味を持ち始める ▸ have no [have little, not have much ] interest in A Aに全然 [ほとんど, あまり ]興味がない ▸ lose (all ) interest (まったく )興味を失う ▸ not show [express ] any interest 一向に興味を示さない ▸ hold (one's ) interest for A 〈事が〉A 〈人〉にとって興味深いものである ▸ There is a growing interest in the environment .環境に対する関心が高まりつつあるコーパスの窓 interestの用法 1 greatやconsiderableを伴う場合は常に無冠詞だが, それ以外の場合, 後にin句を伴うと通例不定冠詞を伴う ▸ with great [considerable ] interest in A Aに大いに [かなりの ]興味をもって ▸ with a special interest in A Aに特に興味をもって 2 修飾語を伴わないhave interest in A は疑問文否定文条件節強意を示す文を除いて｟まれ｠で, be interested in A の方が普通 ▸ I do have interest in cars .車にすごく興味があるんだ 2 C 〖通例～s 〗興味をそそる物事 , 関心事 ; 好奇心をそそる物事 ; 趣味 (→hobby )▸ Dave's main interests are beer and darts .デイヴの主な関心事はビールとダーツさ ▸ Kumi has no interests outside her work .久美は仕事のほかには全然関心事がない (!「仕事以外の関心事」は (one's ) outside interests ) ▸ pursue one's interest (s )自分の関心事を追求する ▸ people with common interests 共通の趣味を持つ人々 3 U 興味深さ , おもしろさ ▸ This area is of particular interest to [has several places of interest for ] tourists .この地域は観光客にとって特に興味深い [観光客の興味を引く場所がいくつかある ]▸ Spices add interest to your cooking .スパイスを使うとお料理におもしろみが増します 4 U 〘経〙【借金預金に付く】利子 , 利息, 金利 «on » (→capital 2 ); 利率 ▸ I pay 8 \% interest on the loan .私はローンで8 \%の利子を支払っています ▸ How much are the interest payments? 利息はいくらになりますか ▸ earn interest 利子 [利益 ]を生む 5 C U 〖通例～s 〗 «…の » 利益 (benefit ); 私利, 利 ; 私情 «in » ▸ (be in ) the public [national ] interest 公益 [国益 ] (になる ) (!｟コーパス｠nationalの場合theの代わりにA 'sも可能 ) ▸ protect [promote, look after ] the company's interests 会社の収益を確保する [を増進する, に気を配る ]▸ think only of one's own interests 自分の利益のみを考える 6 C 〘商〙 «…の » 利権, 権益, 株 (share 1, concern ); 所有権 «in » ▸ We have business interests across Europe .我々はヨーロッパ中に権益を有する 7 C U «…(すること )における » 利害 (関係 ) «in (do ing )» (→disinterest , vested interest )▸ avoid a conflict of interest between us 我々の間の利害の衝突を避ける ▸ declare an interest (in A )(Aとは ) (利害 )関係があると表明する (!そのため, (Aの絡む )この問題では公平な判断ができないということを暗示 ) 8 C 〘商〙〖通例～s 〗(利害主張を同じくする )同業者団体 [組合 ]; 仲間 ; … 階級 ; … 側 ; 派閥, 一派 ▸ powerful mining interests 影響力のある鉱業会社 9 U «…に対する » 影響力, 支配力 «with » .10 U 重要 (性 ), 重大さ ▸ a matter of primary [little ] interest 最重要 [さして重要でない ]事項 be in A's (b è st ) í nterest (s )(最も )Aのためになる, Aにとって (最も )都合がよい .have A's (best ) ì nterests at h é art A 〈人〉を心から応援する .have n ò í nterest in do ing …したくない .in the (b è st ) í nterest (s ) of A A 〈事人〉のために, Aを実現するために ▸ In the interest (s ) of fairness, we will examine all the facts .公正を期すべく, 我々はすべての事実関係を調べるつもりだ (just ) ò ut of í nterest ＝(just ) as a m à tter of í nterest ｟くだけた話｠好奇心から聞くんだけど, ただ知りたいだけなんだけど ▸ Just out of interest , where did you buy it? 興味があるんだけど, それどこで買ったの p à y A b á ck [ret ù rn A ](, ) with í nterest ｟くだけて｠A 〈人〉に自分が受けた以上の仕返しをする .with í nterest 利子を付けて ; ｟話｠おまけを付けて .動詞～s /-ts /; ～ed /-ɪd /; ～ing (!be ～edなど分詞形容詞用法については →interested ) 他動詞〈人事物が〉【事などに対して】〈人〉に興味 [関心 ]を持たせる ; 〈人〉に «…を » したい [買いたい ]気にさせる «in (do ing )» ; ｟かたく｠〖～ oneself 〗 «…に » 興味 [関心 ]を持つ «in » ▸ Sport doesn't interest me (at all ).私はスポーツには (まったく )興味がわかない ▸ What interests me is that …私が興味あるのは …ということです ▸ This might interest you .(相手が興味を示しそうなものを見せる前置きとして )こんなものがあるんですよ í nterest A in B 〈店員などが〉A 〈人〉にB 〈物〉を買う [食べる, する ]ことを勧める ▸ Could I interest you in a drink [dessert ]?｟話丁寧に｠飲み物 [デザート ]を召し上がりませんか It might [may ] í nterest you to kn ò w that …｟話｠ご興味がおありと思いますが …なのです (!聞き手の興味をそそる事実を切り出す時に ) .～́ gr ò up 利益 [圧力 ]団体 .～́ r à te 利率, 金利 (rate of interest ) (!｟英｠では｟まれ｠に～sを単数扱いすることがある ) ▸ raise [lower ] interest rates 金利を上げる [下げる ].

interested

in ter est ed /ɪ́nt (ə )rəstɪd, -tərèst -/→interest 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 〖be interested (in A )〗(A 〈事物人〉に )興味を持っている , 関心がある (↔uninterested, bored )▸ be very [really, very much ] interested in politics 政治に非常に興味がある (╳be interested about [for ] …としない )▸ be [get ] interested in what they said 彼らが言ったことに関心がある [を持つ ]▸ John is interested in you .(恋愛感情を述べて )ジョンは君に気がある ; (好奇心で )ジョンは君に興味を持っている ▸ Look, I've told you ― I'm not interested .いいかい, 言っただろう, 私は興味ないんだ 2 〖be interested in doing /to do 〗…したいと思う , …することに興味がある (!want to do より遠回しな表現 ) ; 〖be ～〗 «…して » おもしろいと思う «to do » , «…が » 欲しい «in » ▸ Susan is interested in working [｟まれ｠to work ] with you .スーザンは君と仕事をしたがっている (↓コーパスの窓 )▸ I'd be very interested to hear [in hearing ] about your life .あなたの人生についてはぜひお聞きしたいですね ▸ You may be interested to know that many people still believe in ghosts .多くの人がまだ幽霊を信じていると知ったらおもしろいと思われることでしょう ▸ be interested in food 食べ物が欲しい (!「食べ物に興味がある」の意にもなる ) コーパスの窓 be interested to do to do には主にknow, see, hear, learn, read, find, discoverなどの動詞を従えて知的好奇心を表す .3 〖名詞の前で〗(利害 )関係のある (↔disinterested )▸ an interested party 関係者, 当事者～ly 副詞

interest-free

ì nterest-fr é e 形容詞無利子の .

interesting

in ter est ing /ɪ́nt (ə )rəstɪŋ, -tərèst -/→interest 形容詞 more ～; most ～〈物事人が〉 «人にとって /…するには /…という点で » 興味深い , おもしろい «to , for /to do /in » (↔uninteresting ); 〖it is interesting (for A ) to do /it is interesting that節〗(A 〈人〉が )…するのは […というのは ]おもしろい (!｟コーパス｠it is interesting do ing は｟まれ｠) ; 〖it is interesting (for A ) to do /(to A ) that節〗(A 〈人〉にとって )…するのは […ということは ]おもしろい (!｟コーパス｠(1 )that節が続く場合for Aの代わりにto Aを用いる方が普通. (2 )前出の構文と共にfor Aを伴うのは文脈から推定できない場合に限られ1割程度 ) ▸ It's interesting to watch him. ≒He's interesting to watch .彼を見ているとおもしろい (!「おもしろがっている」のは「彼」でなく「話し手」であることに注意; →easy 形容詞 1 a 語法 (1 ), ↓作文のポイント ) ▸ It is interesting that you ask that [for you to ask that ].君がそんなことを聞くとはおもしろい ▸ It's quite interesting for me to sing in Italian .イタリア語で歌うのは私にとってなかなかおもしろい (!｟主に米｠では「非常におもしろい」の意にもなる; →quite 副詞 1 a b ) ▸ a very [really ] interesting question とてもおもしろい質問 ▸ That story is interesting to me .それは興味深いお話ですね (≒I am interested in that story. ) (!interestingは「人に興味をもたせるような」, interestedは「〈人が〉興味をもたせられた [抱いて ]」という意味を表す ) ▸ It would be interesting if the President could come .もし大統領が来ればおもしろいね (!itはif節または状況をさす ) ▸ “What do you think of this sweater? ” “Well, … interesting .”「このセーターどう」「うーん, …おもしろいね」 (!あまり好みではないことを婉曲（えんきよく）的に言うことができる ) ｟作文のポイント｠私たちはトランプをしておもしろかった .× We were interesting to play cards .○ It was interesting to play cards .❢「おもしろがっている人」が主語にくることはない. 同じ内容はWe had fun [a good time ] playing cards. でも表せる .類義 interestingとfunny, amusing, comical interesting は興味関心を引き起こすようなおもしろさ, funny は人を笑わせるようなおもしろさ, amusing は人を楽しませるようなおもしろさ, comical は異常さや意外さによるこっけいなおもしろさをいう .in an ì nteresting cond í tion ｟英｠妊娠して .

interestingly

í n ter est ing ly 副詞 1 〖文修飾〗おもしろいことには .2 興味を引くように, おもしろく .

interface

inter face /-́--̀, -̀--́ /名詞 C 1 (異なる物の )境界面, 共通領域 .2 〘コンピュ〙インターフェース .動詞他動詞自動詞 (…を ) «…と » 連結する ; 〘コンピュ〙インターフェースで接続する «with » .

interfacing

í nter f à cing 名詞 U (えりなどの )見返し芯（しん）.

interfere

in ter fere /ɪ̀ntə r fɪ́ə r / (! 強勢は第3音節 ) 〖inter (互いに )fere (打つ )〗(名 )interference 動詞～s /-z /; ～d /-d /; -fering /-fɪ́ ə rɪŋ /自動詞 1 【事に】干渉する , 口出しする (meddle ) «in » ▸ You have no right to interfere in our life .我々の生活に口出しする権利は君にはない ▸ interfere in the internal affairs 内政に干渉する 2 〖～ with A 〗A 〈人事〉を妨げる , 損なう, 害する ; A 〈設備など〉を勝手にさわる [いじる ]; A 〈証人〉を買収 [脅迫 ]しようとする ▸ interfere with A's ability to do A 〈人物〉が …する能力を損なわせる 3 〖～ with A 〗〘物理〙〈光音電波が〉Aと干渉する, 干渉し合う, 混信する, Aを妨害する .4 ｟英｠〖～ with A 〗A 〈子供など〉に性的いたずらをする .5 仲裁 [調停 ]する (mediate ).6 〈利害などが〉衝突する (clash ).7 〈馬が〉 (歩きながら )脚を打ち合わせる .8 ｟米｠〘スポーツ〙【相手を】(不法に )妨害する «with » .ì n ter f é r ing 形容詞おせっかいな ; 妨害 [衝突 ]する .

interference

in ter fer ence /ɪ̀ntə r fɪ́ ə r (ə )ns /→interfere 名詞 U 〖1 , 2 では具体例で｟まれ｠にa (…) ～〗1 «…への /…からの [による ]» 干渉 , 口出し ; 妨害 ; 衝突 «in , with /from, by » ▸ father's interference in my private life 父親が私の私生活を干渉すること 2 〘通信〙 «…による » (TV ラジオなどの )混信, 受信障害 «from » ; 〘物理電〙(光音電波の )干渉 .3 ｟主に米｠〘スポーツ〙インターフェア, 妨害行為 .4 〘心〙干渉〘新しく学習したことが前のと矛盾する際に起こる心理的障害〙.r ù n interf é rence 1 ｟米｠〘スポーツ〙(アメフトで味方のボールを守るために )敵のタックルを阻止する .2 【人のために】やっかいな問題を事前処理して助ける «for » .～́ p à ttern 〘物理〙干渉パターン .

interferon

in ter fer on /ɪ̀ntə r fɪ́ ə rɑn |-rɔn /名詞 U 〘生化〙インターフェロン〘ウイルス (増殖 )抑制因子; ｟略｠IFN 〙.

intergalactic

ì nter gal á ctic 形容詞〘天〙銀河系 (宇宙 )間の .ì nter gal á ctically 副詞

interglacial

ì nter gl á cial 形容詞〘地〙間氷期の, 2つの氷河期の間の .

interim

in ter im /ɪ́nt (ə )rɪm /〖＜ラテン〗形容詞比較なし〖名詞の前で〗中間の〈期間出来事〉; 仮の, 一時的な, 暫定的な ▸ an interim period しばらくの間 ▸ an interim report 中間報告 ▸ an interim government 暫定政府 ▸ on an interim basis 一時的に, 暫定的に名詞 C U 1 中間 (の時期 ), 合間 ; 暫時 (!主に次の句で ) ▸ in the interim その間に, 当分の間 (meanwhile )2 仮 [暫定 ]協定 .

interior

in te ri or /ɪntɪ́ ə riə r /〖語源は「interの比較級」〗名詞複～s /-z /C 1 〖通例単数形で〗(物の )内部 , 内側 (↔exterior )▸ the interior of the car [house ]自動車 [家 ]の内部 (!日本語の「インテリア」はinterior decoration ) ▸ interior surfaces 内面 2 〖the ～〗(国島の )内陸部 .3 (国家の )内政 ▸ (the Department [Ministry ] of ) the Interior 内務省 4 室内, 屋内 .5 〖the ～〗内心, 本性 .形容詞比較なし〖名詞の前で〗1 (物の )内部の , 内側の ; 室内の, 屋内の (↔exterior )▸ interior walls 内壁 2 国内の (domestic )(↔foreign )▸ interior trade 国内貿易 3 内政の ▸ the Interior Ministry [Department ]内務省 4 内陸の, 奥地の .5 (心の )内面の .6 室内で描かれた [撮影された ].～̀ á ngle 〘数〙内角 .～̀ decor á ting [decor á tion ]室内装飾 .～̀ d é corator [des í gner ]室内装飾家, インテリアデザイナー .～̀ des í gn (専門的な )室内装飾, インテリアデザイン .～̀ m ó nologue 内的独白 .

interj

interj .interjection .

interject

in ter ject /ɪ̀ntə r dʒékt /動詞他動詞〈言葉〉を不意に差しはさむ ; ｟書｠〖直接話法〗…と不意に言葉を差しはさむ (→say 他動詞 1a 語法 ).自動詞不意に言葉を差しはさむ .

interjection

ì n ter j é c tion 名詞 1 U C 不意の発声 ; 感嘆 .2 C 〘文法〙間投詞, 感嘆詞〘ah! , oh! , dear me! など〙.～al /-(ə )l /, ì n ter j é c to ry /-t (ə )ri /形容詞間投 [感嘆 ]詞的な, 叫び声の .～al ly 副詞

interlace

ì nter l á ce 動詞他動詞 «…と » …を織り交ぜる, 交錯させる, 組み合わせる «with » .自動詞織り交ざる ; 交錯する .

interlaced

ì nter l á ced /-t /形容詞｟書｠組み合わさった ; 交錯した .

interlard

ì nter l á rd 動詞他動詞【特別な語句を】〈スピーチなど〉に挿入する «with » .

interleaf

í nter l è af 名詞複 -leaves C (本の )綴じ込み白紙, 間紙 .

interleave

inter leave /ɪ̀ntə r líːv /動詞他動詞【白紙などを】〈本〉に綴じ込む «with » .

interlink

ì nter l í nk 動詞他動詞 «…と » …を結び [つなぎ ]合わせる, 連結する «with » .

interlock

ì nter l ó ck 動詞自動詞他動詞 (…が [を ])組み合う [わせる ], からみ合う [わせる ], 連結する [させる ].名詞 /-́- /U 連結 ; C 連動装置 ; 〘コンピュ〙インターロック .～̀ dir é ctorates 重役兼任 .

interlocutor

in ter loc u tor /ɪ̀ntə r lɑ́kjətə r |-lɔ́kjʊ -/名詞 C 1 ｟かたく｠対話者, 対談者 ; 質問者 .2 minstrel showの司会者 .

interloper

in ter lop er /ɪ́ntə r lòʊpə r /名詞 C 干渉する人, じゃまをする人, でしゃばり ; もぐり営業者 .

interlude

in ter lude /ɪ́ntə r lùːd /名詞 C 1 合間 ; (ほかの事柄の )間の出来事 .2 (演劇の )幕間（まくあい）; 幕間の演芸 [寸劇など ]; 幕間狂言, 中間劇 .3 〘楽〙間奏曲 .

intermarriage

ì nter m á rriage 名詞 U C 1 異なる人種 [民族, 宗派, 階級 ]間の結婚 .2 近親 [血族 ]結婚 .

intermarry

ì nter m á rry 動詞自動詞 1 【異なる人種 [民族宗派階級 ]の人と】結婚する «with » .2 近親 [血族 ]結婚する .

intermediary

in ter me di ar y /ɪ̀ntə r míːdièri |-diəri /形容詞 1 仲介の, 中継の, 媒介する .2 中間の .名詞複 -ies C 仲介者, 仲裁人 ; 媒介物, 媒介の手段 .

intermediate

in ter me di ate /ɪ̀ntə r míːdiət , ｟英｠でまた -́--̀ --/〖inter (間 )mediate (中間の )〗形容詞比較なし〖通例名詞の前で〗1 中間の , 中間にある〈段階場所時など〉▸ (the ) intermediate stages of cancer 中期の癌（がん）2 中級 (レベル )の〈学習者語学など〉▸ intermediate level learners 中級レベルの学習者名詞 C 1 中級の学習者, (スポーツの )中級者 .2 中間 (の )物 ; 仲介者 .3 〘化〙中間生成物 .4 ｟米｠中型自動車〘小型自動車 (compact car )と大型自動車 (full-sized [standard ] car )の中間〙.～̀ examin á tion ｟英｠(大学の )中間試験 .～̀ range ball ì stic m í ssile 〘軍〙中距離弾道ミサイル (｟略｠IRBM ).～́ sch ò ol ｟米｠中学校 (junior high school, middle school ); (4--6年級の生徒が通う )小学校 .～̀ techn ó logy 中間技術〘安くて簡単なため発展途上国で使用するのに適している〙.～ly 副詞～ness 名詞

interment

in t é r ment 名詞 U C ｟かたく｠埋葬 (burial ).

intermezzo

in ter mez zo /ɪ̀ntə r métsoʊ, -médzoʊ /〖＜イタリア〗名詞複～s, -zi /-tsiː, -dziː /C 1 〘楽〙間奏曲 .2 〘劇〙幕間（まくあい）演芸 [狂言 ].

interminable

in ter mi na ble /ɪntə́ː r mɪnəb (ə )l /形容詞際限のない, 果てしない ; ばかに長い〈会議など〉(endless ).in t é r mi na bly 副詞いつ果てるともなく, 果てしなく .

intermingle

ì nter m í ngle 動詞他動詞 «…と » …を混ぜ合わせる «with » .自動詞 «…と » 混ざる .

intermission

in ter mis sion /ɪ̀ntə r mɪ́ʃ (ə )n /名詞 1 U 休止, 中断 (break )▸ without intermission 間断なく 2 C 休憩時間 ; ｟主に米｠(劇場の )幕間（まくあい） (｟英｠interval ).

intermittent

in ter mit tent /ɪ̀ntə r mɪ́t (ə )nt /形容詞時々中断する, 断続的な, 間欠性の, 周期的な ▸ an intermittent spring 間欠泉～ly 副詞途切れ途切れに, 断続的に .

intermix

ì nter m í x 動詞＝intermingle .

intern

in tern 1 /ɪntə́ː r n /動詞他動詞〈敵国人捕虜船など〉を抑留する, 収容する ; 〈政治犯など〉を予防拘禁する .

intern

in tern 2 /ɪ́ntəː r n /名詞 C ｟主に米｠(医学部卒業後病院に勤務する )実地修練生, インターン (｟英｠houseman ); 教育実習生 .動詞自動詞インターンとして勤務 [実習 ]する .～sh ì p 名詞 U インターンの身分 [実施期間 ]; インターンシップ〘在学中の企業病院などでの実務研修〙.

internal

in ter nal /ɪntə́ː r n (ə )l /形容詞比較なし 1 〖名詞の前で〗(物の )内部の , 内側の ; 体内の ; 〈薬が〉内服用の (↔external )▸ the internal structure 内部構造 ▸ internal organs 内臓 ▸ internal bleeding 内出血 2 〖通例名詞の前で〗(組織などの )内部の ▸ an internal investigation 内部調査 3 〖名詞の前で〗国内の, 内政の (domestic )▸ Japan's internal affairs 日本の国内事情 4 (心の )内面の, 精神的な (inner ); 内在的な, 本質的な ▸ an internal struggle 内面的葛藤 ▸ internal evidence 内的証拠名詞 1 C 〖通例～s 〗内臓 .2 U 本質 .～̀ comb ú stion 〘機〙内燃機関 .～̀ é ar 〘解剖〙内耳 .～̀ é nergy 〘熱力〙内部エネルギー .～̀ é xile (旧ソ連の反体制派に対する )国内流刑 .～̀ m á rket ｟英｠〖the ～〗インターナルマーケット〘国家医療制度下で医療費運用の自由度が高められた医療制度〙.～̀ m é dicine ｟米｠内科 (医 )学 .～̀ r é venue ｟米｠内国税収入 .I -̀ R é venue S è rvice ｟米｠〖the ～〗国税庁 (｟略｠IRS ).～̀ rh ý me 〘韻律〙中間韻〘(1 )詩の同一行の中にある2つ以上の言葉の韻. (2 )詩の2行以上の中でなされる韻. (3 )行の中間行末次の行の中間にある言葉で踏む韻〙.

internal-combustion engine

int è rnal-comb ú stion è ngine 名詞 C 内燃機関 .

internalize

in t é r nal ì ze 動詞他動詞〈習慣原理基準など〉を身につける, 自分のものにする ; …を内面化する .

internally

in t é r nal ly 副詞内部 [面 ]的に ; 国内で ; 心の中で .

international

in ter na tion al /ɪ̀ntə r nǽʃ (ə )n (ə )l , ｟英｠でまた -́--̀ --/〖inter (間 )national (国家の )〗形容詞比較なし〖通例名詞の前で〗国際的な , 国家間の , 国際上の ▸ Kennedy International Airport ケネディ国際空港 ▸ call on the international community for support 国際社会に支援を求める ▸ international trade 国際貿易 ▸ an international conference [agreement ] on human cloning 人のクローン化に関する国際会議 [協定 ]▸ an international (telephone ) call 国際電話 ▸ international business 国際的なビジネス ▸ international affairs 国際情勢 ▸ international [domestic ] flights 国際 [国内 ]線 ▸ achieve an international reputation 国際的名声を博す名詞 C 1 ｟主に英｠(スポーツの )国際競技大会 ;〖通例直前に修飾語を伴って〗その出場選手 .2 〖I- 〗インターナショナル〘1864 --1936年に結成されたthe First [Second, Third, Fourth ] ～などの国際社会主義連盟〙.3 数か国に支部 [取引, 会員 ]をもつ組織 .I -̀ Baccal á ureate 国際バカロレア (｟略｠IB ).～̀ c á ndle 国際燭光（しよつこう）〘光度の単位〙.I -̀ C ò urt of J ú stice 〖the ～〗国際司法裁判所〘オランダのThe Hagueに設立; ｟略｠ICJ 〙.～̀ d á te l ì ne 〖the ～; 時にI - D- L- 〗国際日付変更線 .I -̀ L á bor Organiz à tion 〖the ～〗(国連の )国際労働機関 (｟略｠ILO ).～̀ l á w 国際法 .I -̀ M ó netary F ù nd 〖the ～〗国際通貨基金 (｟略｠IMF ).～̀ m ó ney ò rder 国際為替 .I -̀ Ol ỳ mpic Comm í ttee 〖the ～〗国際オリンピック委員会 (｟略｠IOC ).I -̀ Phon è tic Á lphabet 〖the ～〗国際音標文字 (｟略｠IPA ).I -̀ R è d Cr ó ss 〖the ～〗国際赤十字社 (｟略｠IRC ).～̀ rel á tions 〖無冠詞で; 複数扱い〗国際関係 ; 〖単数扱い〗国際関係論 .I -̀ St à ndard B ó ok N ù mber 国際標準図書番号 (｟略｠ISBN ).～̀ st ú dent 留学生 .I -̀ S ỳ stem (of Ú nits )〖the ～〗国際単位系 .～̀ w á ters 〖通例the ～; 複数扱い〗公海 (↔territorial waters ).

Internationale

In ter na tio nale /ɪ̀ntə r næʃənɑ́ːl /〖＜フランス〗名詞 1 〖the ～〗インターナショナル〘1871年にフランスで初めて歌われた労働者共産主義者の革命歌〙.2 国際労働者同盟〘1864年から1936年の間に4回結成された共産主義者社会主義者の国際団体〙.

internationalism

ì n ter n á tion al ì sm 名詞 U 国際主義 ; 国際性 .

internationalist

ì n ter n á tion al ist 名詞 C 国際主義者 ; 国際法学者 ; 国際関係に通じた人 .

internationalization

ì n ter n à tion al i z á tion 名詞 U 国際管理化 ; 国際化 .

internationalize

ì n ter n á tion al ì ze 動詞他動詞〈領土など〉を国際管理下に置く ; …を国際化する .

internationally

ì n ter n á tion al ly 副詞国際的に, 国際間 [上 ]で ▸ an internationally known [famous ] actor 国際的によく知られた俳優

internecine

in ter ne cine /ɪ̀ntə r níːs (ə )n |-saɪn /形容詞｟かたく｠1 相互破滅的な ; 双方必死の, 共倒れの .2 多くの死者を出す .

internee

in tern ee /ɪ̀ntə r níː /名詞 C 被抑留者, 捕虜 .

Internet

In ter net /ɪ́ntə r nèt / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 名詞〖the ～〗インターネット〘コンピュータを利用した国際的高速情報通信網〙 (!単にthe net, the Netともいう ) ▸ The information will be available on the Internet .その情報はインターネットでご覧いただけるようになります ▸ download freeware from the Internet ネットからフリーウェアをダウンロードする｟作文のポイント｠彼はよく家でインターネットを楽しむ .× He often enjoys the Internet at home .○ He often enjoys surfing the Internet at home .❢インターネットそのものは「楽しむ」内容ではないので注意. 「利用する」(use )という考え方が基本 .～̀ á ccess prov ì der インターネットアクセスプロバイダ .～́ addr è ss インターネットアドレス (!IPアドレスともいう ) .～̀ b á nking ＝online banking .～̀ caf é インターネットカフェ〘インターネットを利用できるカフェ〙.～̀ Expl ó rer ｟商標｠インターネットエクスプローラ〘Microsoft社のWebブラウザ〙.～́ pr ò tocol インターネットプロトコル .～́ prov ì der インターネットプロバイダ .～́ R è lay Ch à t インターネットリレーチャット .～̀ S è rvice Prov í der インターネットサービスプロバイダ (!I- s- p-ともいう; ｟略｠ISP ) .～́ t è lephone インターネット電話 .

internist

in tern ist /ɪ́ntəː r nɪst, --́- /名詞 C ｟米｠内科 (専門 )医 .

internment

in t é rn ment 名詞 1 U 抑留, 収容 ; 拘禁 .2 C 抑留 [拘禁 ]期間 .～́ c à mp 捕虜 [敵国人 ]収容所 .

interpellate

in ter pel late /ɪ̀ntə r péleɪt |ɪntə́ːpəlèɪt /動詞他動詞 (議会で )〈大臣〉に質問する, 説明を要求する .ì n ter pel l á tion 名詞 C 質問 .in ter pel la tor /-̀---́ -|--́--̀ -/名詞 C 質問者 .

interpersonal

ì nter p é rsonal 形容詞個人間の ; 対人 [人間 ]関係の .

interphone

í nter ph ò ne 名詞 C インターホン〘船舶飛行機病院工場などの内部電話装置; →intercom 〙.

interplanetary

ì nter pl á net à ry 形容詞〖名詞の前で〗惑星間の .

interplay

í nter pl à y 名詞 U «…の /…の間の » 相互作用 [影響 ] «of /between » .動詞 /-̀--́ /(→play )自動詞相互に作用する .

Interpol

In ter pol /ɪ́ntə r pòʊl |-pɔ̀l /〖Inter national Criminal Pol ice Organization 〗名詞 U 〖単複両扱い〗国際刑事警察機構, 国際警察 .

interpolate

in ter po late /ɪntə́ː r pəlèɪt /動詞｟かたく｠他動詞 1 【本などに】〈改ざんの語句〉を書き入れる «into » ; 〈本など〉を (語句を書き入れて )改ざんする .2 〈異議など〉を差しはさむ .3 〘数〙〈中間項〉を級数に補間 [内挿 ]する .自動詞 1 書き入れる, 挿入する .2 〘数〙補間 [内挿 ]法を行う .

interpolation

in t è r po l á tion 名詞｟かたく｠1 U (本などへの )書き込み ; 改ざん .2 C 書き込まれた語句 ; 改ざん部分 .3 U 〘数〙補間 [内挿 ] (法 ).

interpose

ì nter p ó se 動詞｟かたく｠他動詞 1 «…の間に » …を入れる, 挿入する «between , in , among » .2 〈異議など〉を差しはさむ ; (干渉のために )〈権限など〉を持ち出す .自動詞 1 «…の間に » 入る, 来る ; 仲裁に入る «between , in , among » .2 干渉する ; 異議を差しはさむ ; じゃまする .

interpret

in ter pret /ɪntə́ː r prət / (! 強勢は第2音節 ) 〖inter (間に入って )pret (値段を決める )〗(名 )interpretation, interpreter 動詞～s /-ts /; ～ed /-ɪd /; ～ing 他動詞 1 〈人が〉〈言葉〉を通訳する (!translateと違い, 発話を即座に他言語に言い換えること ) ▸ interpret the President's speech 大統領の演説を通訳する 2 〖～ A as B /A to be C 〗〈人が〉A 〈事物〉を Bと [Cであると ]解釈する (!B, Cは名詞形容詞 ) ▸ His words will be interpreted as a joke .彼の言葉は冗談と受け取られるだろう 3 〈人が〉〈事物〉の意味を説明する, 解説する ▸ interpret the data データの意味を説明する 4 〈人が〉 (自分の感性で )〈芸術作品〉を解釈する (!時に演出演技することも含む ) .5 〘コンピュ〙〈プログラム〉を解釈する〘高級言語を機械語に翻訳すること〙.自動詞〈人が〉 «…のために » 通訳する [を務める ] «for » .～a ble 形容詞

interpretation

in ter pre ta tion /ɪntə̀ː r prɪtéɪʃ (ə )n /→interpret 名詞複～s /-z /U C 1 解釈 , 説明 (すること ); 判断 ▸ different interpretations of the same fact 同じ事実に対する違った解釈 ▸ be open to interpretation さまざまな解釈が可能だ ▸ put a favorable [wrong ] interpretation on A Aを良い [悪い ]意味に解釈する 2 通訳 ▸ simultaneous interpretation 同時通訳 3 (芸術上の )解釈 ; (個人の解釈に基づく )演出, 役作り, 演奏 .

interpretative

in ter pre ta tive /ɪntə́ː r prətèɪtɪv |-prɪtət -/形容詞〖通例名詞の前で〗＝interpretive .

interpreter

in ter pret er /ɪntə́ː r prətə r / (! 強勢は第2音節 ) →interpret 名詞複～s /-z /C 1 通訳 (者 )(→translator )▸ a sign-language interpreter 手話通訳者 ▸ serve [act ] as interpreter 通訳を務める 2 【音楽劇などの】解説 [演出, 演技, 演奏 ]者 «of » .3 〘コンピュ〙インタープリタ, 解釈プログラム .

interpretive

in ter pre tive /ɪntə́ː r prətɪv /形容詞解釈の, 説明の ; 説明的な ; 通訳の .

interracial

ì nter r á cial 形容詞〖通例名詞の前で〗異人種間の .

interregnum

in ter reg num /ɪ̀nt (ə )réɡnəm /〖＜ラテン〗名詞複～s, -na /-nə /C 1 (国王元首などの )空位期間 ; (内閣総辞職などによる政治の )空白期間 .2 (一般に )中絶 [休止 ](期間 ).

interrelate

ì nter rel á te 動詞自動詞 «…と » 相互に関係がある «with » .他動詞 …を相互に関係させる .

interrelation(ship)

ì nter rel á tion (sh ì p )名詞 U 相互関係 .

interrog

interrog .interrogate ; interrogation ; interrogative .

interrogate

in ter ro gate /ɪntérəɡèɪt /動詞他動詞 1 〈人〉に (正式に )質問する ; …に尋問する, 審問する, 査問する (→question ).2 〘コンピュ〙〈コンピュータ〉に応答指令信号を送る .in t é r ro g à tor 名詞

interrogation

in t è r ro g á tion 名詞 1 U C 質問, 尋問, 審問 ; 検問, 査問 .2 C 疑問符 (interrogation mark [point ], question mark ) 〘?〙.

interrogative

in ter rog a tive /ɪ̀ntərɑ́ɡətɪv |-rɔ́ɡ -/形容詞 1 疑問の, 質問の ; 不審そうな .2 〘文法〙疑問の .名詞 C 〘文法〙疑問詞 ; 疑問文 .～̀ á djective 〘文法〙疑問形容詞 .～̀ á dverb 〘文法〙疑問副詞 .～̀ pr ó noun 〘文法〙疑問代名詞 .

interrupt

in ter rupt /ɪ̀ntərʌ́pt / (! 動詞と名詞で強勢が異なるので注意 ) 〖inter (相互に )rupt (壊す )〗動詞～s /-ts /; ～ed /-ɪd /; ～ing 他動詞 1 〈人が〉 «…で » 〈人 (の話など )〉をさえぎる , じゃまする «with » ; ｟書｠〖直接話法〗…と言って話をさえぎる (→say 他動詞 1a 語法 )▸ Let me interrupt you there .ちょっと待ってください ▸ Excuse me [(I'm ) sorry ] for interrupting you, but …お話中失礼ですが …▸ Never interrupt me when I'm talking .人の話の腰を折るな ▸ interrupt A with aimless chatter A 〈人〉をむだ話でじゃまする 2 〈人物事が〉〈事〉を中断させる , 分断する, 妨げる ▸ The heavy snow interrupted the traffic .大雪のため交通が遮断された ▸ The program was interrupted by the war .その計画は戦争で中断された 3 ｟かたく｠〈物が〉〈視野空間など〉をさえぎる .4 〘コンピュ〙…に割り込む .自動詞〈人が〉 (人の話などを )さえぎる , 中断させる ▸ (I'm ) sorry to interrupt , but …お話中すみませんが … (!話に加わっていなかった人が使う前置き ) ▸ “I'm sorry. Am I interrupting ?” “No. ”「すみません . おじゃまでしょうか」「いいえ」.名詞 /-́--̀ /C 〘コンピュ〙割り込み, インタラプト, 中断 .

interrupter

ì n ter r ú pt er 名詞 C 1 妨害者 [物 ].2 〘電〙断続器 .

interruption

in ter rup tion /ɪ̀ntərʌ́pʃ (ə )n /名詞 1 C U じゃま, 妨害 ; 中断, 停止 ▸ without interruption じゃまされることなく, 続けざまに 2 C 妨害物, じゃま物 .

interscholastic

ì nter schol á stic 形容詞中学 [高校 ]間の, 学校対抗の .

intersect

in ter sect /ɪ̀ntə r sékt /動詞他動詞〈道川などが〉〈場所〉を横切る ; …と交差する ▸ A path intersects the field .1本の道が野原を横切っている自動詞〈線面などが〉 «…で » 交わる, 交差する «at » .

intersection

ì n ter s é c tion 名詞 1 C (道路の )交差点 .2 U 横切ること, 横断 ; 交差 .3 C 〘数〙交点 .

intersperse

in ter sperse /ɪ̀ntə r spə́ː r s /動詞他動詞 1 «…の間に /…の至る所に » …をまき散らす, 散在 [点在 ]させる (scatter ) «among , between , in /throughout » .2 〖通例be ～d 〗 «…が » 散在 [点在 ]している, ちりばめられている «with » .

interstate

ì nter st á te 名詞 C 州間幹線道路 (interstate highway )(→route 名詞 4 ).形容詞〖名詞の前で〗(米国の )各州間の ; 各州連合の ▸ interstate commerce 州間通商

interstellar

ì nter st é llar 形容詞〖名詞の前で〗星の間の, 恒星間の .

interstice

in ter stice /ɪntə́ː r stɪs /名詞 C ｟かたく｠〖通例～s 〗 «…の /…の間の » 小さなすき間, 割れ目 «of /between » .

intertwine

ì nter tw í ne 動詞他動詞 «…と » …をからみ合わせる «with » .自動詞からみ合う .

interval

in ter val /ɪ́ntə r v (ə )l / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 〖語源は「城壁 (val )間 (inter )の長さ」〗名詞複～s /-z /C 1 «…間の » (時間空間などの )間隔 ; 合間, 休止期間 «between » ▸ at regular intervals (時間的距離的に )一定の間隔で ▸ at 15 -minute intervals 15分おきに ▸ after an interval of 10 years ≒after a 10 -year interval 10年ぶりに ▸ sunny [bright ] intervals (曇りや雨の間の )ひとときの晴れ間 2 ｟主に英｠(演劇コンサートなどの )休憩時間 ,幕間（まくあい）(｟主に米｠intermission ).3 〘楽〙音程 .4 (程度の )隔たり .at í ntervals 時々 ; (距離的に )等間隔に ; あちこちに .

intervene

in ter vene /ɪ̀ntə r víːn /〖inter (間に )vene (来る )〗動詞～s /-z /; ～d /-d /; -vening 自動詞 1 〈人などが〉 (けんか戦争などを終わらせるために ) «…に » 干渉する «in » ; «…の間を » 仲裁する, 調停する «between » ▸ intervene in internal affairs 内政に干渉する 2 〈物事が〉じゃまに入る; 〈人が〉 (会話に )割り込む ▸ He will come if nothing intervenes .何もじゃまが入らなければ彼は来るでしょう 3 〈時期が〉【2つの事の間に】入る [起こる ], 介在する «between » .4 〘法〙〈第三者が〉訴訟に参加する .ì n ter v é n er 名詞 C 仲裁人 ; 〘法〙訴訟参加者 .

intervening

ì n ter v é n ing 形容詞〖名詞の前で〗間の, 間に起こる .

intervention

in ter ven tion /ɪ̀ntə r vénʃ (ə )n /名詞複～s /-z /C U «…への » 干渉, 介入 ; 仲裁, 調停 «in » ; 介在 (すること )▸ government intervention in the economy 政府による経済への干渉 ▸ military [armed ] intervention 軍事 [武力 ]介入～ì sm 名詞 U (内政 )干渉主義 .

interventionist

ì n ter v é n tion ist 名詞 C (内政 )干渉主義者 .形容詞 (内政 )干渉主義の .

interview

in ter view /ɪ́ntə r vjùː / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 〖inter (お互いに )view (見る )〗名詞複～s /-z /C 1 (就職進学などの )面接 , 面談 ; (医者の )診察 ▸ a job interview ≒an interview for a job 就職面接 ▸ Everyone who applies to MIT is called [invited ] for interview .MITに出願する者は全員面接に呼び出される (!この例では無冠詞 ) 2 【著名人との】インタビュー , 会見, 会談 «with » ▸ in a telephone interview 電話でのインタビューで ▸ have an exclusive interview with the singer その歌手に独占インタビューをする ▸ The governor gives an interview to reporters on Mondays .知事は月曜日ごとに記者会見をする 3 ｟主に英｠〖時に不可算〗(警察などによる )尋問, 取り調べ .動詞他動詞 1 〈面接官が〉〈人〉と面接する , 面談する ▸ be interviewed for a job 就職面接を受ける .2 «…について » 〈人〉にインタビューする ; 〈警察が〉〈人〉に尋問する «about » .

interviewee

in ter view ee /ɪ̀ntə r vjuíː /名詞 C 面接を受ける人 ; インタビューされる人 .

interviewer

í n ter v ì ew er 名詞 C 面接者, 会見者 ; 訪問記者 ; インタビュアー .

interweave

ì nter w é ave 動詞 →weave 他動詞 «…と » …を織り合わせる ; «…に » …を織り交ぜる «with » .自動詞織り交ざる .