interval

[ˈɪntəvəl]

interval Definition

• 1. a period of time between two events or actions
• 2. the space between two points or objects

Using interval: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interval" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  There was a short interval between the speeches.

• Example

  The interval between the two buildings was narrow.

• Example

  The music stopped for a brief interval before starting again.

interval Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for interval

• gap
• break
• pause
• intermission
• lapse

Antonyms for interval

• continuity
• duration

Phrases with interval

• at intervals

  occurring irregularly or intermittently

  Example

  The rain fell at intervals throughout the day.

• interval training

  a type of exercise that alternates periods of high-intensity activity with periods of rest or low-intensity activity

  Example

  Interval training is a popular way to improve cardiovascular fitness.

• confidence interval

  a range of values that is likely to contain the true value of a statistical parameter with a certain level of confidence

  Example

  The researchers calculated a 95% confidence interval for the mean weight of the population.

Origins of interval

from Latin 'intervallum', meaning 'space between two palisades'

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Summary: interval in Brief

An 'interval' [ˈɪntəvəl] refers to a period of time or space between two events or objects. It can be used to describe breaks in time, such as 'There was a short interval between the speeches,' or gaps in space, such as 'The interval between the two buildings was narrow.' 'Interval' also extends into phrases like 'at intervals,' which means occurring irregularly, and 'interval training,' which is a type of exercise.