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interservice

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Involving relationships between branches of the armed forces.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, not-comparable

Examples

  • Interservice rivalry is often blamed for problems in the US military.
  • Interservice coordination in the field has improved due to electronic communications.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Concerning interactions between multiple services.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

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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 service English interservice From inter- + service.