interject
|in/ter/ject|
B2
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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
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35