space
Pronunciation: (spās), [key]
— n., v., adj. spaced, spac•ing,
—n.
- the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
- the portion or extent of this in a given instance; extent or room in three dimensions: the space occupied by a body.
- extent or area in two dimensions; a particular extent of surface: to fill out blank spaces in a document.
- In Mondrian's later work he organized space in highly complex rhythms.
- the designed and structured surface of a picture:In Mondrian's later work he organized space in highly complex rhythms.
- the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface.
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- a seat, berth, or room on a train, airplane, etc.
- a place available for a particular purpose: a parking space.
- linear distance; a particular distance: trees separated by equal spaces.
- a system of objects with relations between the objects defined.
- extent, or a particular extent, of time: a space of two hours.
- an interval of time; a while: After a space he continued his story.
- an area or interval allowed for or taken by advertising, as in a periodical, on the radio, etc.
- the interval between two adjacent lines of the staff.
- an interval or blank area in text: a space between the letters.
- one of the blank pieces of metal, less than type-high, used to separate words, sentences, etc.
- an interval during the transmitting of a message when the key is not in contact.
- radio or television broadcast time allowed or available for a program, advertisement, etc.
- freedom or opportunity to express oneself, resolve a personal difficulty, be alone, etc.; allowance, understanding, or noninterference: Right now, you can help by giving me some space.
—v.t.
- to fix the space or spaces of; divide into spaces.
- to set some distance apart.
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- to separate (words, letters, or lines) by spaces.
- to extend by inserting more space or spaces (usually fol. by out).
—adj.
- of, pertaining to, or concerned with outer space or deep space: a space mission.
- designed for or suitable to use in the exploration of outer space or deep space: space tools; specially packaged space food for astronauts.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.