Interstitial: meaning, definitions and examples

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interstitial

 

[ ˌɪntərˈstɪʃəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

advertising

An interstitial is an advertisement that appears in between two content pages while the user is navigating from one page to another. It is typically a full-page ad that covers the entire screen and is displayed for a few seconds before the user can continue to the next page.

Examples of usage

  • Users often find interstitials annoying because they interrupt the flow of their browsing experience.
  • Interstitial ads are commonly used in mobile apps to generate revenue for developers.
  • Some websites use interstitials to promote special offers or collect email subscriptions.

Translations

Translations of the word "interstitial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intersticial

🇮🇳 अंतरालीय

🇩🇪 interstitiell

🇮🇩 interstisial

🇺🇦 інтерстиціальний

🇵🇱 śródmiąższowy

🇯🇵 間質性 (かんしつせい)

🇫🇷 interstitiel

🇪🇸 intersticial

🇹🇷 interstisyel

🇰🇷 간질성 (간질성)

🇸🇦 بين الخلايا

🇨🇿 intersticiální

🇸🇰 intersticiálny

🇨🇳 间质性 (jiān zhí xìng)

🇸🇮 intersticijski

🇮🇸 millifrumu-

🇰🇿 интерстициальді

🇬🇪 ინტერსტიციული

🇦🇿 interstisial

🇲🇽 intersticial

Word origin

The term 'interstitial' originated in the field of advertising and digital marketing. It is derived from the Latin word 'interstitium,' which means 'space between.' The concept of interstitial ads was developed to provide advertisers with a way to reach users in a non-intrusive manner. Over time, interstitials have become a common form of online advertising, especially on mobile devices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,381, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.