interjection

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French interjection (13c.), from Latin interiectiōnem, accusative singular of interiectiō (throwing or placing between; interjection), perfect passive participle of intericiō (throw or place between), from inter (between) + iaciō (throw).

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  • (UK): IPA: /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/, SAMPA: /In.t@"dZEk.S@n/
  • (US): enPR: ĭn'tər.jĕkʹshən, IPA: /ˌɪn.tɚˈdʒɛk.ʃən/, SAMPA: /%In.t@`"dZEk.S@n/
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[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

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[edit] French

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interjection f. (plural interjections)

  1. (grammar) interjection
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