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English noun: interval | |||
| 1. | interval (time) a definite length of time marked off by two instants | ||
| Synonyms | time interval | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | amount, measure, quantity | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | absence, access time, break, cycle, distance, embolism, eternity, float, intercalation, interim, interlude, intermission, interruption, lag, latency, latency, latent period, latent period, lead time, lunitidal interval, meantime, meanwhile, pause, period, processing time, reaction time, response time, rhythm, rotational latency, round, seek time, slot, space, suspension, time constant, time slot | ||
| 2. | interval (cognition) a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | set | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bounded interval, closed interval, open interval, sub-interval, unbounded interval | ||
| 3. | interval (attribute) the distance between things | ||
| Samples | Fragile items require separation and cushioning. | ||
| Synonyms | separation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | distance | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | clearance | ||
| 4. | interval (communication) the difference in pitch between two notes | ||
| Synonyms | musical interval | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | musical notation | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | fifth, fourth, half step, musical octave, octave, quarter tone, quarter-tone, semitone, seventh, sixth, step, third, tone, whole step, whole tone | ||
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