space between, interstice, interval; cleft, chink.

intimate; trusted.

with no space intervening; immediately preceding or following

an interval of one; aṃ, -āya, with something between; with an interval of one (year); alternately

with something between; with an interval of one (year); alternately

ānantarika¹

mfn. & neuter

1. (mfn.) immediately preceding or following, next; nearest.
2. (mfn.) immediate; bringing immediate results;…

an action bringing retribution in the immediately following existence

an interval or seat

the area between the thighs