Interval meaning

What does “interval” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“interval” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a definite length of time marked off by two instants.

interval

noun

  1. a definite length of time marked off by two instants

  2. a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints

  3. the distance between things

    “fragile items require separation and cushioning”

    Synonymsseparation
  4. the difference in pitch between two notes

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University