Word Games Pro Dictionary

interface

noun

(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɪntəfeɪs

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)

noun

  1. (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)

noun

  1. The overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other

    “The interface between chemistry and biology”

noun

  1. (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system

In context

Example Sentences

The interface between chemistry and biology

Similar words

Synonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top