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interdigital

interdigital

8.6
With thin parts that fit together like the fingers of two hands in devices
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈdɪɡɪtəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : interdigital
  • Researchers improved the sensor's sensitivity by using an interdigital electrode design.

Examples

  • The device features interdigital components that mesh together to maximize surface area.

  • We need to design an interdigital filter for the new project.

  • The interdigital structure of the filter allows for efficient signal processing in compact devices.

  • The interdigital mesh allows for improved signal processing.

  • The interdigital structure of the filter allows for efficient signal processing in compact devices.

  • Researchers improved the sensor's sensitivity by using an interdigital electrode design.

  • The device features interdigital components that mesh together to maximize surface area.

Synonyms

interlaced
vsinterdigital
1 6.3

Lines or parts cross over and under each other to make a pattern

involves interleaving fingerlike elements rather than crossing over and under
intermeshed
vsinterdigital
  • Specialized
7.4

Fitting together like gears so each part moves the other

has fingerlike projections that interleave rather than rigid teeth fitting
interlacing
vsinterdigital
5.9

Woven closely together to make a pattern

focuses on fingerlike projections meshing rather than broad woven joining

Antonyms

isolated
59 4.5

Happening rarely and not close to other events

disjointed
10 6.0

Not clear or organized, with ideas that jump around

How Interleaved

interdigital
  • Specialized
8.6
interlocking
1 4.5
interlaced
1 6.3
touching
2.5
adjacent
100 3.8
separate
829 2.1

Surface Forms

interdigital positive

Morphology

interdigital = digital (semi-transparent) = inter + digital

The form 'inter-' + 'digital' is clear, but the technical sense 'finger-like projections' or engineered interdigital structures may not be obvious to general learners who associate 'digital' with electronics.

Etymology

Interdigital comes from inter- 'between' and digit 'finger', so it literally means 'between fingers'. In technical use, the word describes parts that look like little fingers that fit together to increase surface area.