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   In·ter·val

   /ˈin(t)ərv(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. an intervening time or space: "after his departure, there was an interval of many years without any meetings" Similar interiminterludeintervening timeintervening periodmeantimemeanwhileinterregnum
   • ▪ a component of activity in interval training: "use one day a week for short, sprint intervals"
   • 2. a pause or break in activity: "an interval of mourning" Similar intermissioninterludeentr'actebreakrecesspausegaplullrespitehalftime
   • ▪ an intermission separating parts of a theatrical or musical performance. British
   • ▪ a break between the parts of an athletic contest: "United led 3-0 at the interval"
   • 3. a space between two things; a gap. Similar stretchdistancespanareaspacegapinterspace
   • 4. the difference in pitch between two musical sounds.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French entrevalle, based on Latin intervallum ‘space between ramparts, interval’, from inter- ‘between’ + vallum ‘rampart’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. intervallic adjective

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   INTERVAL definition: 1. a period between two events or times: 2. the space between two points: 3. a short period…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INTERVAL is a space of time between events or states. How to use interval in a sentence.

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   noun. the period of time marked off by or between two events, instants, etc. the distance between two points, objects, etc. a pause or interlude, as between periods of intense activity. a short period between parts of a play, concert, film, etc; intermission.

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   INTERVAL meaning: 1. a period between two events or times: 2. the space between two points: 3. a short period…. Learn more.

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   An interval is a distinct measure of time or the physical or temporal distance between two things. When you are driving down the highway at 60 mph, you'll see distance markers at intervals of .1 miles.

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   Define interval. interval synonyms, interval pronunciation, interval translation, English dictionary definition of interval. n. 1. A space between objects, points, or units, especially when making uniform amounts of separation: We set up hurdles at intervals of 15 yards around the...

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   [usually plural] a short period during which something different happens from what is happening the rest of the time. She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. (British English) The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. The intervals between his various illnesses grew shorter and shorter.