gapped
Having empty intervals
Gapped describes something with a gap or gaps in it—spaces, openings, or missing portions.
A gapped smile shows spaces between teeth.
A gapped dataset has missing values.
In linguistics, a gapped construction omits an element recoverable from context: She ordered wine and he, beer.
The word often implies incompleteness or interruption in what should be continuous.
Not present, whereabouts unknown
- partialFavoring one side
- fragmentaryConsisting of incomplete parts
- unfinishedNot yet complete
- incompleteLacking necessary parts
deficient · lacking · patchy · spotty · sketchy · piecemeal · discontinuous · interrupted
Duration between two points
- distanceSpace between two points
- separationState of being apart
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
- spreadTo distribute widely
opening · aperture · breach · break · split · divide · crack · fissure
Enamel-covered chewing structures
- smilePleased facial expression
- dentalRelating to teeth
- diastemaSpace between adjacent teeth
- toothlessHaving no teeth
orthodontic · braces · dentures · bridgework · implant
Temporary cessation of activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- interludePause between sections
interval · lull · sabbatical · recess · respite · downtime · stoppage · suspension
Unequal distribution of resources
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
- divideSeparate into parts
- gulfPartially enclosed sea
- chasmDeep, steep-sided gap
differential · imbalance · discrepancy · divergence · asymmetry · socioeconomic
missing
Not present, whereabouts unknown
- partialFavoring one side
- fragmentaryConsisting of incomplete parts
- unfinishedNot yet complete
incomplete · deficient · lacking · patchy · spotty · sketchy · piecemeal · discontinuous · interrupted · broken
interval
Duration between two points
- distanceSpace between two points
- separationState of being apart
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
spread · opening · aperture · breach · break · split · divide · crack · fissure · cleft
teeth
Enamel-covered chewing structures
toothless · orthodontic · braces · dentures · bridgework · implant
pause
Temporary cessation of activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
interlude · interval · lull · sabbatical · recess · respite · downtime · stoppage · suspension · layoff
inequality
Unequal distribution of resources
chasm · differential · imbalance · discrepancy · divergence · asymmetry · socioeconomic
- tooth conditionscavity, chipped, cracked, loose, missing
- broken apartapart, asunder, broken, broken up, fragmented
- demolishedbeaten, defeated, crushed, destroyed, demolished
- intermittentintermittent, sporadic, periodic, on-off, discontinuous
- not fully closedajar, half-open, slightly open, cracked, parted