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   interval

   /ˈɪntəvl/

   noun

   • 1. an intervening time: "after his departure, there was an interval of many years without any meetings" Similar interiminterludeintervening timeintervening periodmeantimemeanwhileinterregnum
   • ▪ a component of activity in interval training: "they ran, sprinted, and jogged for four 15-minute intervals at two different times"
   • 2. a pause or break in activity: "an interval of mourning" Similar intermissioninterludeentr'actebreakrecesspausegaplullrespitehalf-time
   • ▪ a period of time separating parts of a theatrical or musical performance. British
   • ▪ a break between the parts of a sports match: "United led 3–0 at the interval"
   • 3. a space between two things; a gap. Similar stretchdistancespanareaspacegapinterspace
   • 4. the difference in pitch between two 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

   Scrabble Points: 11

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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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTERVAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. countable noun. An interval between two events or dates is the period of time between them. The ferry service has restarted after an interval of 12 years. [ + of] There was a long interval of silence. Synonyms: period, time, spell, term More Synonyms of interval. 2. countable noun B1+.

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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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   INTERVAL definition: 1. a period of time between two actions, activities, or events: 2. repeated after a particular…. Learn more.

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   Definition of interval noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.