interdependence
- n a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
interdependency
- n a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
interdict
- n an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
- n a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
- v destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
- v command against
interdiction
- n authoritative prohibition
- n a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
interdiction fire
- n fire directed to an area to prevent the enemy from using that area
interest
- n a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
an interest in music - n a reason for wanting something done
in the interest of safety
in the common interest - n the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
they said nothing of great interest
primary colors can add interest to a room - n a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
how much interest do you pay on your mortgage? - n (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
they have interests all over the world - n (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
the iron interests stepped up production - n a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
he counts reading among his interests - v excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
- v be on the mind of
- v be of importance or consequence
interest group
- n (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
interest rate
- n the percentage of a sum of money charged for its use
interestingness
- n the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
interface
- n (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
- n (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system
- n the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
the interface between chemistry and biology - n (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)