space

[[t]speɪs[/t]]

n. v. spaced, spac•ing, adj.

1) phs the unlimited three- dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur

2) phs the portion or extent of this in a given instance

3) extent or area in two dimensions; a particular extent of surface

4) astron.

a) outer space

b) deep space

5) cvb a place available for a particular purpose:

a parking space[/ex]

6) a seat, berth, or room on a train, airplane, etc

7) linear distance, as between objects

8) fia

a) the designed and structured surface of a picture

b) the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface

9) math. a set of points or mathematical elements that fulfills certain prescribed conditions:

Euclidean space; vector space[/ex]

10) extent, or a particular extent, of time:

a space of two hours[/ex]

11) an interval of time; a while

12) an interval or blank area in text

13) an interval or blank area the width of one typed character

14) sbz jou an area or time period allotted or available for a specific use, as advertising, in a publication or broadcasting medium

15) mad the interval between two adjacent lines of the musical staff

16) pri one of the blank pieces of metal, less than type-high, used in printing to separate words, sentences, etc

17) tgp an interval during the transmitting of a telegraphic message when the key is not in contact

18) cvb freedom or opportunity to express oneself, fulfill one's needs, have privacy, etc

19) to fix the space or spaces of; divide into spaces

20) to set some distance apart

21) pri

a) to separate (words, letters, or lines) by spaces

b) pri to extend by inserting more space or spaces (usu. fol. by out)

22) phv space out, to become abstracted, forgetful, or dreamily inattentive

23) astron. of, pertaining to, or suitable for use in outer space or deep space:

space travel; a space vehicle[/ex]

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Etymology: 1250–1300; ME (n.) < OF espace < L spatium spac′er, n.