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interdigitate

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To fold or lock together, as when the fingers of one hand are laced between those of the other.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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verb

Meaning 2

To become folded or locked together, like the fingers of a folded hand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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verb

Meaning 3

To intermingle; to present alternately items from one group and then another.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, transitive

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h1én Proto-Indo-European *h1entér Proto-Italic *n̥ter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- English digitate English interdigitate From inter- + digitate.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: (fésűsen) egymásba fonódik/kapcsolódik — to become folded or locked together, like the fingers of a folded hand
  • Hungarian: összefonódik — to become folded or locked together, like the fingers of a folded hand
  • Polish: splatać — to become folded or locked together, like the fingers of a folded hand
  • Polish: spleść — to become folded or locked together, like the fingers of a folded hand