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spaced

 

[ speɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical arrangement

Spaced refers to the distance or interval between objects or elements. It is often used to describe how items are arranged in relation to one another, ensuring that there is a certain amount of space in between them. This term can be applied in various fields, such as architecture, design, and even in the layout of text on a page. A properly spaced arrangement can enhance aesthetics and functionality.

Synonyms

allocated, arranged, distributed, separated

Examples of usage

  • The chairs were evenly spaced around the table.
  • The letters in the text were too widely spaced.
  • In the garden, the plants were spaced to allow for growth.
  • He spaced the shelves to fit large books.

Translations

Translations of the word "spaced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espaçado

🇮🇳 स्पेस्ड

🇩🇪 abstand

🇮🇩 terpisah

🇺🇦 просторний

🇵🇱 rozrzucony

🇯🇵 スペースがある

🇫🇷 espacé

🇪🇸 espaciado

🇹🇷 boşluklu

🇰🇷 간격이 있는

🇸🇦 مُفَصَّل

🇨🇿 mezerovitý

🇸🇰 rozprášený

🇨🇳 间隔的

🇸🇮 razporejen

🇮🇸 rými

🇰🇿 аралық

🇬🇪 შექმნილი

🇦🇿 boşluqlu

🇲🇽 espaciado

Etymology

The term 'spaced' originates from the word 'space', which derives from the Latin word 'spatium', meaning 'a quantity of space'. This Latin term was adopted into Old French as 'espace', before coming into Middle English in the 14th century. The suffix '-ed' is used to form the past participle, indicating completion or a state resulting from a previous action. Over time, 'spaced' has evolved to encompass various usages, extending beyond physical space to include metaphorical or abstract contexts such as 'spaced out' in reference to mental state or time intervals.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,291 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.