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interdigitate Meaning & Definition

What Does Interdigitate Mean?

As a verb, interdigitate means To fold or lock together, as when the fingers of one hand are laced between those of the other. It is also used to mean To become folded or locked together, like the fingers of a folded hand.

Interdigitate Definition (Verb)

  1. To fold or lock together, as when the fingers of one hand are laced between those of the other.
  2. To become folded or locked together, like the fingers of a folded hand.
  3. To intermingle; to present alternately items from one group and then another.

Synonyms of Interdigitate

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Word Forms & Grammar

interdigitate (third-person singular simple present interdigitates, present participle interdigitating, simple past and past participle interdigitated)

Origin of Interdigitate

From inter- + digitate.

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