space
space
(spās) noun
1.
a. Mathematics. A set of elements or points satisfying specified geometric postulates: non-Euclidean space. b. The infinite extension of the three-dimensional field in which all matter exists.
2. a. The expanse in which the solar system, stars, and galaxies exist; the universe. b. The region of this expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere.
3. A blank or empty area: the spaces between words.
4. An area provided for a particular purpose: a parking space.
5. Reserved or available accommodation on a public transportation vehicle.
6. a. A period or interval of time. b. A little while: Let's rest for a space.
7. Sufficient freedom from external pressure to develop or explore one's needs, interests, and individuality: "The need for personal space inevitably asserts itself" (Maggie Scarf).
8. Music. One of the intervals between the lines of a staff.
9. Printing. One of the blank pieces of type or other means used for separating words or characters.
10. One of the intervals during the telegraphic transmission of a message when the key is open or not in contact.
11. Blank sections in printed material or broadcast time available for use by advertisers.
verb
spaced, spacing, spaces
verb
, transitive
1.
To organize or arrange with spaces between.
2.
To separate or keep apart.
3.
Slang. To stupefy or disorient from or as if from a drug. Often used with out: The antihistamine spaces me out so I can't think clearly.
verb
, intransitive
Slang.
To be or become stupefied or disoriented. Often used with out: I was supposed to meet her, but I spaced out and forgot.
[Middle English, area, from Old French espace, from Latin spatium.]
spac
ʹer noun