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interject

|in/ter/ject|

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/ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkt/

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/ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkt/

insert abruptly

Etymology
Etymology Information

'interject' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interjicere,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'jacere' meant 'to throw.'

Historical Evolution

'interjicere' transformed into the French word 'interjecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interject' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to throw between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to insert a comment or remark abruptly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to insert a comment or remark abruptly into a conversation.

She interjected a witty comment during the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35