Space — is the extent within which matter is physically extended and objects and events have positions relative to one another [ [http://www.britannica.com/eb/article 9068962/space Britannica Online Encyclopedia: Space] ] . Physical space is often… … Wikipedia
space — spacer, n. /spays/, n., v., spaced, spacing, adj. n. 1. the unlimited or incalculably great three dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur. 2. the portion or extent of this in a given instance;… … Universalium
Space — (sp[=a]s), n. [OE. space, F. espace, from L. spatium space; cf. Gr. spa^n to draw, to tear; perh. akin to E. span. Cf. {Expatiate}.] 1. Extension, considered independently of anything which it may contain; that which makes extended objects… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Space line — Space Space (sp[=a]s), n. [OE. space, F. espace, from L. spatium space; cf. Gr. spa^n to draw, to tear; perh. akin to E. span. Cf. {Expatiate}.] 1. Extension, considered independently of anything which it may contain; that which makes extended… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Space rule — Space Space (sp[=a]s), n. [OE. space, F. espace, from L. spatium space; cf. Gr. spa^n to draw, to tear; perh. akin to E. span. Cf. {Expatiate}.] 1. Extension, considered independently of anything which it may contain; that which makes extended… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
System of Leibniz — The System of Leibniz † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The System of Leibniz I. LIFE OF LEIBNIZ Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz was born at Leipzig on 21 June (1 July), 1646. In 1661 he entered the University of Leipzig as a student of… … Catholic encyclopedia
interval — intervalic, intervallic /in teuhr val ik/, adj. /in teuhr veuhl/, n. 1. an intervening period of time: an interval of 50 years. 2. a period of temporary cessation; pause: intervals between the volleys of gunfire. 3. a space between things, points … Universalium
space — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) I n. expanse (see space); outer space, interplanetary, intergalactic, etc. space (see universe). v. t. space out, separate, distance. II Expanse in all directions Nouns 1. space, extension, extent,… … English dictionary for students
space — 1. noun 1) there was not enough space Syn: room, capacity, area, volume, expanse, extent, scope, latitude, margin, leeway, play, clearance 2) green spaces in the city Syn … Thesaurus of popular words
Interval exchange transformation — In mathematics, an interval exchange transformation is a kind of dynamical system that generalises the idea of a circle rotation. The phase space consists of the unit interval, and the transformation acts by cutting the interval into several… … Wikipedia
space — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French espace, space, from Latin spatium area, room, interval of space or time Date: 14th century 1. a period of time; also its duration 2. a. a limited extent in one, two, or … New Collegiate Dictionary