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in·ter·jec·tion
 interjection
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of putting in or between, or of interposing.
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| definition 2: |
that which is interposed, such as a remark.
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| definition 3: |
in grammar, a word or expression that is complete in itself and usu. communicates emotion, such as "Oh no!" or "Oops!"; exclamation.
- similar words:
- exclamation
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| derivations: |
interjectional (adj.), interjectory (adj.), interjectionally (adv.) |
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