Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɜrstɪs/
noun a small space or gap between objects or parts
A1 The spider crawled into the interstice between the wall and the floor.
A2 She found a hidden interstice in the fence where she could squeeze through.
B1 The detective discovered a crucial piece of evidence in the interstice of the suspect's alibi.
B2 The artist's work explores the interstices between reality and fantasy.
C1 The novel delves into the interstices of human emotion and psychology.
C2 The philosopher pondered the interstices of existence and consciousness.
adjective relating to or situated in an interstice
A1 The spider crawled through the interstice between the floorboards.
A2 She found a hidden interstice in the wall where she could hide her valuables.
B1 The detective discovered an interstice in the suspect's alibi that raised suspicions.
B2 The artist used light and shadow to create a sense of depth in the interstices of the painting.
C1 The writer explored the interstices of memory and reality in her latest novel.
C2 The philosopher delved into the interstices of existence and consciousness in his groundbreaking work.
formal The interstice between the two buildings was barely wide enough to walk through.
informal I found a cozy interstice between the couch cushions to hide my snacks.
slang Let's meet at the interstice behind the school after class.
figurative In the interstice of time between sunset and nightfall, the sky was a beautiful shade of purple.
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