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interject

in·ter·ject

UK/ɪn.təˈdʒɛkt/ US/ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ rare

verb

1.

to insert between other elements

  • “She interjected clever remarks”
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Origin

From Latin interiectus, perfect passive participle of intericiō (“place between”).

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