interval

Definition

  • n. a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints
  • n. the distance between things
  • n. the difference in pitch between two notes

Word forms

Plural
intervals

Example sentences

  1. n.

    We took a break after an interval of two hours in the meeting.

  2. n.

    The train arrives every thirty minutes, so there is a short interval between each arrival.