Interjected: meaning, definitions and examples
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interjected
[ ษชnหtษr.dสษktษd ]
conversation interruption
To interject means to insert a comment or piece of information into a conversation or discussion, often suddenly or unexpectedly. This action typically disrupts the flow of the ongoing dialogue. When someone interjects, it can be to express disagreement, contribute an idea, or add a relevant point. The act can be seen as either helpful or disruptive, depending on the context and the nature of the conversation.
Synonyms
butt in, insert, interpose, interrupt.
Examples of usage
- She interjected her thoughts during the meeting.
- He often interjects with jokes to lighten the mood.
- During the debate, several candidates interjected frequently.
- I tried to interject my opinion, but he wouldn't let me speak.
Translations
Translations of the word "interjected" in other languages:
๐ต๐น interrompido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเค เคฎเฅเค เคฌเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช unterbrochen
๐ฎ๐ฉ memotong
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฟะตัะตะผัั
๐ต๐ฑ wtrฤ cony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฒใ่พผใ
๐ซ๐ท interrompu
๐ช๐ธ interrumpido
๐น๐ท araya giren
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋จ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูููุงุทูุน
๐จ๐ฟ pลeruลกenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ preruลกenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฏ็
๐ธ๐ฎ vmeลกan
๐ฎ๐ธ innskotinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐะปะฐัาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฃแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ araya girษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ interrumpido
Etymology
The term 'interject' originates from the Latin word 'interiectus', which is the past participle of 'intericere', meaning 'to throw in between'. The prefix 'inter-' means 'between', and 'jacere' translates to 'to throw'. This concept of 'throwing in between' has remained consistent through its evolution into English. By the early 19th century, 'interject' was being used in English to describe the act of interrupting the flow of speech with an interjected remark. The use of the term can often be observed in various social contexts, indicating moments where one speaker disrupts another, whether to add information, disagree, or contribute humor. Throughout its usage, 'interject' has maintained its core meaning while adapting to diversifying conversational styles.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,189, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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