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interstitial space

interstitial space noun: (architecture) The gaps between buildings/floors in architecture, used for systems and movement; the neglected or overlooked spaces between built structures, like alleys, courtyards, or empty lots.

Noun

interstitial space (plural interstitial spaces)

  1. (broadly) (architecture) The gaps between buildings/floors in architecture, used for systems and movement; the neglected or overlooked spaces between built structures, like alleys, courtyards, or empty lots.
  2. (broadly) (anatomy) The fluid-filled area between cells in tissues (interstitium).
  3. (broadly) (sociology) The informal, transitional zones where people from different groups or fields (e.g., hobbyists, professionals) interact.

Forms of interstitial space

pluralinterstitial spaces

Questions about interstitial space

What does interstitial space mean?
Interstitial space means (architecture) The gaps between buildings/floors in architecture, used for systems and movement; the neglected or overlooked spaces between built structures, like alleys, courtyards, or empty lots.
What part of speech is interstitial space?
Interstitial space is a noun.
What is the plural of interstitial space?
The plural of interstitial space is interstitial spaces.

Words near interstitial space in the dictionary

  1. interstitial fluids
  2. interstitial lung disease
  3. interstitial lung diseases
  4. interstitial nephritides
  5. interstitial nephritis
  6. interstitial space
  7. interstitially
  8. interstitials
  9. interstition
  10. interstitions
  11. interstitious

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