interiors
|in-te-ri-ors|
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/ɪnˈtɪriərz/
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/ɪnˈtɪəriəz/
(interior)
inside part
Etymology
'interior' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interior', where the comparative formation is based on 'inter' meaning 'between' or 'among' (so 'more inside').
'interior' passed from Latin into Middle English (via Old French influence), keeping a form similar to the Latin 'interior', and became the modern English 'interior' used as both adjective and noun.
Initially it meant 'more inside' (a comparative sense), but over time it developed into the noun and adjective meaning 'the inside part' or 'inner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the inside parts or inner spaces of a building, room, vehicle, or object (often referring to furnishings, layout, or design).
The car's interiors were leather and felt very luxurious.
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Noun 2
the inner region of a country or area (the inland or remote central areas, as opposed to the coast or borders).
The expedition explored the interiors of the island where few people lived.
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Last updated: 2025/12/25 09:46