inter-
Prefix meaning between
Inter- is a prefix meaning between or among: international, interstate, interracial.
It indicates mutual or reciprocal action: interact, interconnect, intermarry.
Inter- can also suggest location or occurrence in the space between: interstellar, intercostal.
The prefix often contrasts with intra-, which means within rather than between.
Between two levels
- interchangeReciprocal transfer between parties
- interludePause between sections
- intersticeNarrow intervening space
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
interstitial · interweave · interlace · interplay · interlink · interconnect · intermingle · interpersonal
Reciprocal transfer between parties
- interdependentRelying on one another
- interconnectedJoined in multiple ways
- intertwinedTwisted together, connected
- intermarriageWedding between different groups
intercommunicate · interoperable · interfaith · intercultural · interdenominational · interdisciplinary · intergovernmental · interbank
Putting a body underground
- interredDeposited in earth
- cemeteryPlace for interring remains
- graveSerious and worrying
- tombUnderground chamber for remains
funeral · remains · casket · crypt · sepulcher · reinter · disinter · exhume
Obstruct or meddle uninvited
- interruptBreak in upon
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- interdictionAuthoritative prohibition or blockade
interdict · interloper · intermediary · intercessor · intercession · interceptor · interference · interruption
intermediate
Between two levels
- interchangeReciprocal transfer between parties
- interludePause between sections
- intersticeNarrow intervening space
intermission · interstitial · interweave · interlace · interplay · interlink · interconnect · intermingle · interpersonal · interstate
interchange
Reciprocal transfer between parties
- interdependentRelying on one another
- interconnectedJoined in multiple ways
- intertwinedTwisted together, connected
intermarriage · intercommunicate · interoperable · interfaith · intercultural · interdenominational · interdisciplinary · intergovernmental · interbank · interoffice
interment
Putting a body underground
tomb · funeral · remains · casket · crypt · sepulcher · reinter · disinter · exhume · burial
interfere
Obstruct or meddle uninvited
- interruptBreak in upon
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
interdiction · interdict · interloper · intermediary · intercessor · intercession · interceptor · interference · interruption · intrusion
- job interviewFormal hiring assessment meeting
- internet connection
- Internet bubbleSpeculative tech market collapse
- high-speed internetRapid data transmission service
- international airportFacility for foreign flights
- international crimeLawbreaking crossing borders
internet, interview, interval, intervene, interpretation, interact, international, interaction, intercept