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Interposing: meaning, definitions and examples

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interposing

 

[ ˌɪntərˈpoʊzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action of placing

Interposing refers to the act of placing oneself or something between two other entities. This can be done to interrupt a situation, create a barrier, or provide a mediating influence.

Synonyms

intercede, interject, interrupt, meddle

Examples of usage

  • She interposed herself between the arguing friends.
  • The lawyer interposed an objection during the trial.
  • He interposed a suggestion that changed the direction of the discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "interposing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interposição

🇮🇳 बीच में आना

🇩🇪 Eingreifen

🇮🇩 intervensi

🇺🇦 втручання

🇵🇱 interwencja

🇯🇵 介入する

🇫🇷 interposition

🇪🇸 interposición

🇹🇷 müdahale

🇰🇷 개입

🇸🇦 تدخل

🇨🇿 zasah

🇸🇰 zásah

🇨🇳 干预

🇸🇮 posredovanje

🇮🇸 íhlutun

🇰🇿 араласу

🇬🇪 干预

🇦🇿 müdaxilə

🇲🇽 interposición

Etymology

The word 'interposing' comes from the Latin 'interponere', which means 'to place between.' It is derived from 'inter-', meaning 'between,' and 'ponere', meaning 'to place.' The term has been used in English since the early 15th century, evolving from legal and formal contexts to more general usage. Initially, it was often associated with legal interjections but has broadened to include any act of placing or inserting oneself into a situation or conversation. The word has maintained its core meaning of intervention or interruption throughout its history, aligning well with its etymological roots.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,086, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.