interjection

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɪn.tɝ.ˈʤɛk.ʃn̩/
• Other 1: (ĭnʺtûrjĕkʹshu̇n)
• Other 2: in-turr-JEHK-shun
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[edit] Etymology

From Medieval French interjection (13c.), from Latin interjectionem (nom. interjectio) a throwing or placing between from past participle stem of intericere, from inter- between + -icere, combining form of jacere to throw.

[edit] Noun

interjection (plural interjections)

1. (grammar) An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.
2. An interruption; something interjected

[edit] Related terms

• interject

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• vocative
• Wikipedia article on interjections