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in·ter·lin·ing noun : a lining (as of a coat) between the ordinary lining and the outside fabric

in·ter·link verb : to link together

in·ter·lock verb 1 : to engage or interlace together : lock together : UNITE

2 : to connect so that action of one part affects action of another part

— in·ter·lock noun

in·ter·loc·u·tor noun : one who takes part in dialogue or conversation

in·ter·loc·u·to·ry adjective : made during the progress of a legal action and not final or definite

in·ter·lope verb -loped; -lop·ing 1 : to encroach on the rights (as in trade) of others

2 : INTRUDE, INTERFERE

in·ter·lop·er noun : one who interlopes; especially : one that intrudes in a place or sphere of activity

Synonyms

busybody, intruder, kibitzer, meddler—more at BUSYBODY

in·ter·lude noun 1 : a usu. short simple play or dramatic entertainment

2 : an intervening period, space, or event

3 : a piece of music inserted between the parts of a longer composition or a religious service

Synonyms

discontinuity, gap, hiatus, interim, intermission, interruption, interval—more at GAP

in·ter·mar·riage noun 1 : marriage within one's own group as required by custom

2 : marriage between members of different groups

in·ter·mar·ry verb 1 : to marry each other

2 : to marry within a group

3 : to become connected by intermarriage

1intermediary adjective 1 : being or occurring at the middle place, stage, or degree or between extremes : INTERMEDIATE

2 : acting as a mediator

2intermediary noun, plural -ar·ies : one that mediates : MEDIATOR, GO-BETWEEN

Synonyms

arbiter, arbitrator, go-between, intercessor, mediator, middleman, peacemaker—more at MEDIATOR

1intermediate adjective : being or occurring at the middle place or degree or between extremes

Synonyms

halfway, intermediary, median, medium, middle, midmost—more at MIDDLE

2intermediate noun 1 : one that is intermediate

2 : INTERMEDIARY

intermediate school noun 1 : JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2 : a school usu. comprising grades 4–6

in·ter·ment noun : the act or ceremony of interring : BURIAL

Synonyms

burial, entombment, sepulture—more at BURIAL

in·ter·mez·zo noun, plural -zi or -zos [ORIGIN: It, ultim. fr. L intermedius intermediate]

: a short movement connecting major sections of an extended musical work (as a symphony); also : a short independent instrumental composition

in·ter·mi·na·ble adjective : ENDLESS; especially : wearisomely protracted

— in·ter·mi·na·bly adverb

in·ter·min·gle verb : to mingle or mix together

Synonyms

amalgamate, blend, combine, commingle, fuse, incorporate, integrate, merge, mingle, mix—more at MIX

in·ter·mis·sion noun 1 : the act of intermitting : the state of being intermitted : INTERRUPTION

2 : a temporary halt esp. in a public performance

Synonyms

discontinuity, gap, hiatus, interim, interlude, interruption, interval—more at GAP

in·ter·mit verb -mit·ted; -mit·ting : DISCONTINUE; also : to be intermittent

in·ter·mit·tent adjective : coming and going at intervals

— in·ter·mit·tent·ly adverb

Synonyms

casual, choppy, discontinuous, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady—more at FITFUL

in·ter·mix verb : to mix together : INTERMINGLE

in·ter·mix·ture noun : a mass formed by mixture : a mass of ingredients mixed

Synonyms

admixture, amalgam, blend, combination, composite, compound, fusion, mix, mixture—more at BLEND

in·ter·mo·lec·u·lar adjective : existing or acting between molecules

in·ter·mon·tane adjective : situated between mountains

1intern verb : to confine or impound esp. during a war

2intern also in·terne noun : an advanced student or recent graduate (as in medicine) gaining supervised practical experience

— in·tern·ship noun

3intern verb : to work as an intern

in·ter·nal adjective 1 : existing or situated within the limits or surface of something

2 : relating to or located in the inside of the body <~ pain>

3 : of, relating to, or occurring