interval
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(noun) the distance between things; "fragile items require separation and cushioning" |
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Synonyms: separation |
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Related Words: clearance, distance, divergence, divergency |
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(noun) a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints |
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Related Words: bounded interval, closed interval, open interval, set, sub-interval, unbounded interval |
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(noun) the difference in pitch between two notes |
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Synonyms: musical interval |
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Related Words: fifth, fourth, half step, musical notation, musical octave, octave, quartertone, semitone, seventh, sixth, step, third, tone, whole step, whole tone |
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(noun) a definite length of time marked off by two instants |
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Synonyms: time interval |
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Related Words: AM, PM, a.m., absence, access time, amount, ante meridiem, break, cycle, distance, embolism, eternity, float, intercalation, interim, interlude, intermission, interruption, lag, latency, latent period, lunitidal interval, measure, p.m., pause, period, post meridiem, processing time, quantity, quantum, reaction time, response time, rhythm, rotational latency, round, seek time, slot, space, suspension, time constant, time slot |
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