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intercalation

in·ter·ca·lation

uncommon

noun

1.

an insertion into a calendar

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Origin

From Latin intercalō, from inter (“among”) + calō (“call out, proclaim”).

Phrases

  • bissextile month
  • bissextile year
  • intercalation compound
  • leap day
  • leap year

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