in-between
|in/be/tween|
B2
/ˌɪn.bɪˈtwiːn/
intermediate position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'in-between' originates from the combination of 'in' and 'between', where 'in' meant 'inside' and 'between' meant 'in the space separating two points'.
Historical Evolution
'in-between' evolved from the Old English 'betweonum', which meant 'in the space between'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in the space separating two points', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'situated somewhere between two extremes'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated somewhere between two extremes or recognized categories.
The color of the walls is an in-between shade of blue and green.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45