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interjecting

|in-ter-ject-ing|

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/ˌɪntərˈdʒɛktɪŋ/

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/ˌɪntəˈdʒɛktɪŋ/

(interject)

insert abruptly

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
interjectinterjectsinterjectedinterjectedinterjecting
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 or interrupt with a comment or remark.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'interject'.

She kept interjecting comments during the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40