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interjection
noun in·ter·jec·tion \ˌint-ər-ˈjek-shən\
grammar : a spoken word, phrase, or sound that expresses sudden or strong feeling
Full Definition of INTERJECTION
1
a : the act of uttering exclamations : ejaculation b : the act of putting in between : interposition
2
: an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: as a : a word or phrase used in exclamation (as Heavens! Dear me!) b : a cry or inarticulate utterance (as Alas! ouch! phooey! ugh!) expressing an emotion
3
: something that is interjected or that interrupts
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First Known Use of INTERJECTION
15th century
Related to INTERJECTION
- Synonyms
- cry, ejaculation, exclamation
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Rhymes with INTERJECTION
by-election, circumspection, conic section, disaffection, disconnection, disinfection, fuel injection, genuflection, golden section, imperfection, indirection, insurrection, intellection, intersection, introjection, introspection, kin selection, misdirection, predilection, preselection, recollection, redirection, reelection, reinfection, resurrection, retroflexion, retrospection, self-reflection, stage direction, vivisection, yeast infection
INTERJECTION Defined for Kids
interjection
noun in·ter·jec·tion \ˌin-tər-ˈjek-shən\
Definition of INTERJECTION for Kids
1
: a word or cry (as “ouch”) expressing sudden or strong feeling
2
: the act of inserting or including something
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