Interdigitate
/ˌɪn.tərˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.teɪt/noun
To interlock fingers or parts, as in a grasping motion.
Did you know?The term 'interdigitate' derives from Latin roots meaning 'between' and 'fingers', hinting at secretive gestures used in ancient rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
interdigitare
“to interlock fingers or parts”
Middle English
Middle English
interdigitaten
“to place fingers between one another”
16th Century
Early Modern English
interdigitate
“to interlace or interlock fingers or parts”
Modern English
English
interdigitate
“to interlock or mesh together, commonly used in biological contexts.”