interjection
1
5.5
- noun
- /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/
- Specialized
:
interjección
- One child produced interjections in Spanish only.
Examples
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His hearers were following him intently, with occasional brief interjections and exclamations.
Fiction book (1991) -
O'Wally did not appear to notice the interjection.
Fiction book (2000) -
Sorry for this interjection, everybody else.
Blog text (8) -
I'd like to second that interjection!
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Welp: An interjection used when discussing an unfortunate circumstance without expressing anger.
Blog text (24) -
Good point, Bernie - precisely the kind of perceptive interjection I'd expect from my new V.P.
Fiction book (1997) -
For all her bimbo-Barbie appearance, she clearly had a first-class mind; she actually spoke English, too, and so far she had not once said "totally" or spiked her sentences with meaningless interjections of "like."
Fiction book (1999) -
During the movie, the audience frequently made interjections of surprise and joy.
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Her excited interjections during the speech showed how much she agreed with the speaker.
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The teacher encouraged the students to express their feelings through interjections when discussing their favorite stories.
Synonyms
5
3.2
A word or short phrase used to show sudden strong feeling in speech and writing
1
8.4
A sudden spoken word or sound showing strong feeling
Antonyms
How Exclamatory
- US
15
6.0
52
4.6
- Literature
12
3.4
- Specialized
1
5.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
interjection = interject (semi-transparent) = inter + ject + ion
Formation from the verb 'interject' by the regular nominalizing suffix '-ion' is a standard derivation.
Etymology
Interjection comes from Latin parts inter- 'between' and jacere 'to throw', so imagine a small word 'thrown into' a sentence. That's why an interjection is a quick exclamation like 'wow' or 'ouch' that shows sudden surprise, pain, or joy.