interject

verb in·ter·ject \ˌin-tər-ˈjekt\

: to interrupt what someone else is saying with (a comment, remark, etc.)

Full Definition of INTERJECT

transitive verb

: to throw in between or among other things : interpolate <interject a remark>

— in·ter·jec·tor \-ˈjek-tər\ noun

— in·ter·jec·to·ry \-t(ə-)rē\ adjective

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Origin of INTERJECT

Latin interjectus, past participle of intericere, from inter- + jacere to throw — more at jet

First Known Use: 1588

Related to INTERJECT

Synonyms: edge in, fit (in or into), inject, insinuate, intercalate, insert, interpolate, interpose, intersperse, introduce, sandwich (in or between), work in

Synonym Discussion of INTERJECT

introduce, insert, insinuate, interpolate, intercalate, interpose, interject mean to put between or among others. introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence <introduced a new topic into the conversation>. insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among <inserted a clause in the contract>. insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure <insinuated himself into the group>. interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious <interpolated her own comments into the report>. intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence <new chapters intercalated with the old>. interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay <interpose barriers to communication>. interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction <interjected a question>.