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interjection

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Definition of interjection

noun

  • an abrupt remark, especially as an aside or interruption: barracking and interjections from the protesters
  • an exclamation, especially as a part of speech (e.g. ah!, dear me!).

Derivatives

interjectional

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin interjectio(n-), from the verb interjicere (see interject)

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