interspace

[in-ter-speys, in-ter-speys]

noun

1. a space between things.

2. an intervening period of time; interval.

verb (used with object)

interspaced, interspacing 

1. to put a space between.

2. to occupy or fill the space between.

interspace

/ ˌɪntəˈspeɪʃəl /

verb

1. (tr) to make or occupy a space between

noun

1. space between or among things

Other Word Forms

• interspatial adjective
• interspatially adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of interspace¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; inter-, space

Example Sentences

This revolution in space travel puts humans into contact with other intelligent, spacefaring civilizations throughout the Milky Way, and allows us to create off-world settlements and conduct interspace commerce—but also, inevitably, exposes us to a range of existential dangers.

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The virtual option happened via a platform called Interspace.

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And earlier this month, a technology company called Universal Movement teamed up with the aerospace manufacturers at Safran Seating to develop the “Interspace Lite,” which transforms an aircraft’s middle seat into a divider that not only separates passengers, but forces at least a bit of social distancing by eliminating the ability to sit in the middle seat entirely.

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The design is called Interspace Lite, produced in partnership with Universal Movement.

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Last fall, he unveiled Interspace, a set of panels embedded in the upholstery of seat backs that already meet government regulations.

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