Space

Word SPACE
Character 5
Hyphenation space
Pronunciations /speɪs/

Definitions and meanings of "Space"

What do we mean by space?

A set of elements or points satisfying specified geometric postulates. noun

The infinite extension of the three-dimensional region in which all matter exists. noun

The expanse in which the solar system, stars, and galaxies exist; the universe. noun

The region of this expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere. noun

An extent or expanse of a surface or three-dimensional area. noun

A blank or empty area. noun

An area provided for a particular purpose. noun

Reserved or available accommodation on a public transportation vehicle. noun

A period or interval of time. noun

A little while. noun

Sufficient freedom from external pressure to develop or explore one's needs, interests, and individuality. noun

One of the intervals between the lines of a staff. noun

One of the blank pieces of type or other means used for separating words or characters. noun

One of the intervals during the telegraphic transmission of a message when the key is open or not in contact. noun

Blank sections in printed material or broadcast time available for use by advertisers. noun

To organize or arrange with spaces between. intransitive verb

(heading) Of time.

(heading) Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise.

(heading) A bounded or specific extent, physical or otherwise.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Space

The word "space" in example sentences

To imagine a space means nothing else than that we imagine an epitome of our “space” experience, i.e. of experience that we can have in the movement of “rigid” bodies. ❋ Unknown (1920)

We could also say «per decem pedēs», _for ten feet_, where the space relation is one of _extent of space_. ❋ Benjamin Leonard D'Ooge (1900)

The space between these layers -- the _sub-arachnoid space_ -- is traversed by a network of fine fibrous strands, in the meshes of which the cerebro-spinal fluid circulates. ❋ Alexander Miles (1893)

Inside the dura, and separated from it by a narrow space -- the _sub-dural space_ -- lies the ❋ Alexander Miles (1893)

Mr. Dyer, that he confounded the idea of _space_ with that of _empty space_, and did not consider, that though space might be without matter, yet matter, being extended, could not be without space. ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

I don’t know – maybe because I grew up with space ships and that great promise to meet aliens someday that ’space porn’ still incredibly excites me. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I. iii.18 (165,3) till the diminution/Of space had pointed him sharp as my needle] _The diminution of space_, is _the diminution_ of which ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

I question if the whole ban on weapons in space is really even the most peaceful approach. ❋ Unknown (2009)

“Having people in space is how we have come so far and have really been able to dominate space,” Hutchison said. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Trying to save a few billion per year in space is not going to balance the budget but will most certainly devastate U.S. access to space and cede the high ground to Europe, Russia, China, and others. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Having Americans in space is something you just accept. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The development of technology that allows us to survive and thrive in space is one of the central challenges to meeting the goal. ❋ Unknown (2009)

No one can wrest leadership in space from the United States. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The cost of maintaining a robot in space is a minute fraction of the cost of maintaining a person in space. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And, America's interest in space is enough to warrant (through our elected officials) at 15 to 20 billion dollar budget a year. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Science in space is not necessarily science of space. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On Daily Kos website, Vladislaw, a daily blogger, posted a poll asking this question, "Do you believe being able to and live work in space is a species imperative?" ❋ Unknown (2009)

All vehicles that take people into space are "spaceships", or "spacecraft", but the name "space shuttle" only refers to the black-and-white airplane thing with the two pointy little booster rockets and the big orange tank. ❋ Zoe P. Strassfield (2011)

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