half space
hɑːf speɪs
Definition

Definition of half space - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.one part of space divided by a planeTECH.
  • The equation defines a half space in geometry.
region subspace
2.
architectureTECH.UKbroad step between flights of a staircaseTECH.UK
  • The half space provided a resting spot on the stairs.
landing
3.
typographyTECH.space equal to half of a standard space in typesettingTECH.
  • Adjust the text by adding a half space between characters..
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Images of half space

  • half space: broad step between flights of a staircase
    broad step between flights of a staircase

Expressions with half

better halfn.
one's significant other in a relationship
She introduced me to her better half at the party.
other halfn.
person's spouse or romantic partner
He introduced Jane as his other half at the party..
glass half fulladj.
seeing the good in situations
His glass half full perspective helps him stay motivated.
go half and halfv.
share the cost equally between two people
Let's go half and half on the dinner bill.
half a chancen.
small opportunity to do something
If given half a chance, she would travel the world.
half a mindn.
moderate inclination to do something
I have half a mind to call her.

Expressions with space

breathing spacen.
short pause to rest, recover, or prepare for something
She needed breathing space before the next meeting.
space outv.
lose focus or become distracted
He tends to space out during long meetings.
space cadetn.
someone who is often distracted or not aware of their surroundings
He's such a space cadet, always forgetting where he parked his car..
crash spacen.
temporary place to sleep
He offered his couch as crash space for the night.
give someone some spacev.
allow someone to be alone or not bothered
She was upset, so I decided to give her some space.
acres of spacen.
very large area or amount of space
The new office has acres of space for everyone to work comfortably.
in the space ofprep.
inside a limited time period when something happens or changes
In the space of two hours, the weather changed from sunny to stormy.
pinched for spaceadj.
having not enough room or area to use
We are pinched for space in this small apartment.
stare into spacev.
look at nothing while thinking deeply or absent-mindedly
He stared into space during the meeting.
watch this spaceexp.
pay attention for future updates or changes
The project is underway, so watch this space.

Terms related to half space

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Terms with half space included in their meaning

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half-waven.
technology
length in space matching half the wavelength of a wave

Examples of half space in a sentence

  • In physics, a half space can simplify calculations.
  • The architect designed a half space for aesthetic appeal.
  • A plant was placed on the half space to add greenery.
  • The designer used a half space to improve readability.
  • Insert a half space to align the text properly.

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  1. French:demi-espace, palier, ...
  2. German:Halbraum, Treppenabsatz, ...
  3. Italian:semispazio, pianerottolo, ...
  4. Spanish:semiespacio, descanso, ...
  5. Portuguese:semiespaço, patamar, ...
  6. Chinese:半空间, 楼梯平台, ...
  7. Japanese:半空間, 踊り場, ...
  8. Arabic:نِصْف الفَضاء, مُرْتَفَع وَسَطِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲצִי מֶרְחָב, מִנְחַת מַדְרֵגוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:полупространство, площадка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:півпростір, проміжний майданчик, ...
  12. Hindi:अर्ध अंतरिक्ष, आधा स्थान, ...

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