Definition

Describing the area that is located between two or more craters.

Example

The intercrater landscape on the moon is fascinating to study.

Conversation

Have you explored the intercrater regions on the moon yet?

Not yet, but they sound fascinating!

I heard they have unique formations and features in those intercrater areas.

Yeah, I can't wait to learn more about them!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intercrater → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "crater" (from Latin "crater", meaning a bowl or hollow). The word "intercrater" refers to the space or area between craters.

Memory Tip

Think of something that exists 'between' ('inter-') two 'hollows' or 'bowls' ('crater') — that's what intercrater means.

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