definition interregnum
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Interregnum For other uses, see Interregnum (disambiguation). An interregnum (plural interregna or interregnums) is a period of discontinuity or gap in a government, organization, or social order.
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Interstellar medium Interstellar medium. In astronomy, the interstellar medium (ISM) is the matter that exists in the space between the star systems in a galaxy. This matter includes gas in ionic, atomic, and molecular form, as well as dust and cosmic rays. It fills interstellar space and blends smoothly into the surrounding intergalactic space.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet (1.00 / 1 vote) Rate this definition: interstellar (adj) between or among stars the density of hydrogen in interplanetary and interstellar space
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- X. The English Theatre, 1642-1800 The years between 1642 and 1660 (also known as the Interregnum, or period between kings) saw very little theatrical activity in England as the Puritans worked to drive out sinful theatre.
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epoch epoch - (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded date of reference astronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
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- Word Origin and History for inter-Expand Latin inter (prep., adv.) among, between, betwixt, in the midst of, from PIE *enter between, among (cf. Sanskrit antar, Old Persian antar among, between, Greek entera (plural) intestines, Old Irish eter, Old Welsh ithr among, between, Gothic undar, Old English under under), a comparative of *en in (see in).
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interlock Definition of interlock (continued) Railroads.(of switches, signals, etc.) to operate together in a prearranged order. to lock one with another. to fit (parts) together to ensure coordinated action. Railroads.to arrange (switches, signals, etc.) to effect a predetermined sequence of movement.
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Interregnum ===Anglicanism=== Interregnum is the term used in the Anglican Communion to describe the period before a new parish priest is appointed to fill a vacancy. During an interregnum, the administration of the parish is the responsibility of the churchwardens.
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internal conflict Internal conflict definition, psychological struggle within the mind of a literary or dramatic character, the resolution of which creates the plot's suspense: Hamlet's inaction is caused by internal conflict. See more.
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internal conflict internal conflict. psychological struggle within the mind of a literary or dramatic character, the resolution of which creates the plot's suspense: Hamlet's inaction is caused by internal conflict. mental struggle arising from opposing demands or impulses.
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mediastinum mediastinum in Medicine. mediastinum me·di·as·ti·num (mē'dē-ə-stī'nəm) n. pl. me·di·as·ti·na (-nə) A septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity. The region in mammals between the pleural sacs, containing the heart and all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs. Also called interpleural space, mediastinal space.
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Sphagnum Sphagnum. Sphagnum is one of the most important plant genera in the world. The use of the word plant rather than bryophyte in the preceding sentence is deliberate and correct. Sphagnum covers more of the world's land surface than any other single plant genus.Sphagnum is one of the few bryophyte genera able to dominate an ecosystem and it does so by creating conditions that deter other plants. There are probably between 100 and 300 species of Sphagnum in the world.phagnum is one of the few bryophyte genera able to dominate an ecosystem and it does so by creating conditions that deter other plants. There are probably between 100 and 300 species of Sphagnum in the world.
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- Interregnum (England) The Interregnum was the period between the execution of Charles I on 30 January 1649 and the arrival of his son Charles II in London on 29 May 1660 which marked the start of the Restoration.
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interposition interposition (plural interpositions) 1  The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation. 2  The thing interposed.
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interstice interstice (plural interstices) A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.
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Early Modern English The period of the English Civil War and the Interregnum was one of social and political upheaval and instability. The dates for Restoration literature are a matter of convention, and they differ markedly from genre to genre.
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inter- a prefix meaning “between, among,” “mutually, reciprocally”: intercity; interdepartmental; intermarry; interweave. [Middle English < Latin prefixal use of inter (preposition and adv.); compare interior] inter- A prefix meaning between or among, as in interplanetary, located between planets.
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interdependence The definition of interdependence is people, animals, organizations or things depending on each another. The relationship between a manager and his employees is an example of interdependence. dependence on each other or one another; mutual dependence. also in·ter·depend′ency. pl. -·cies.
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"What does ""Interosseous"" Mean?" 10 hilariously insightful foreign words. An anatomical term, interosseous finds its etymology in the Latin words inter, meaning between, and os, meaning bone. Specifically, interosseous refers to any structure or area connecting or lying between bones.Many of these structures are located in the spine between vertebrae, in the leg immediately above the ankle, and directly above the wrist in the arm.These structures can include membranes, ligaments, nerves, or arteries.pecifically, interosseous refers to any structure or area connecting or lying between bones. Many of these structures are located in the spine between vertebrae, in the leg immediately above the ankle, and directly above the wrist in the arm. These structures can include membranes, ligaments, nerves, or arteries.
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- Delirium is a disturbance of consciousness characterized by an acute onset and fluctuation in impaired cognitive function. The word delirium is derived from the Latin words de (from, away) and lira (track, furrow), suggesting that the state was a change from normal consciousness and behaviour.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition: cerebrum(Noun) The upper part of the brain, which is divided into the two cerebral hemispheres. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is the seat of motor and sensory functions, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.
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adhesion interthalamic adhesion a band of gray matter joining the thalami; it develops as a secondary adhesion and is often absent. primary adhesion healing by first intention. secondary adhesion healing by second intention.
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axial  [akâ²sÄ-Äl] axial. Definitions: 1. Relating to an axis. 2. Relating to or situated in the central part of the body, in the head and trunk as distinguished from the limbs, axial skeleton.
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- Definition of malign. 1a : evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious the malign effects of illicit drugsb : malignant, virulent a malign lesion.
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matrix matrix. n, pl matrices (ˈmeɪtrɪˌsiːz; ˈmae-) ˈmæ or. matrixes. 1 a, substance, situation or environment in which something has its, origin takes, form or is. enclosed. (2) anatomy anatomy the thick tissue at the base of a nail from which a fingernail or toenail. developsquare matrix-a matrix with the same number of rows and columns. real matrix-a matrix whose elements are all real numbers. transpose-a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Intrathecal Intrathecal is an adjective that refers to something introduced into or occurring in the space under the arachnoid membrane of the brain or spinal cord. For example, intrathecal immunoglobulin production means production of this substance in the spinal cord.