intercalate

verb in·ter·ca·late \in-ˈtər-kə-ˌlāt\

in·ter·ca·lat·edin·ter·ca·lat·ing

Definition of INTERCALATE

transitive verb

: to insert (as a day) in a calendar

: to insert between or among existing elements or layers

— in·ter·ca·la·tion \-ˌtər-kə-ˈlā-shən\ noun

Origin of INTERCALATE

Latin intercalatus, past participle of intercalare, from inter- + calare to proclaim, call — more at low

First Known Use: 1603

Related to INTERCALATE

Synonyms: edge in, fit (in or into), inject, insinuate, insert, interject, interpolate, interpose, intersperse, introduce, sandwich (in or between), work in

Synonym Discussion of INTERCALATE

introduce, insert, insinuate, interpolate, intercalate, interpose, interject mean to put between or among others. introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence <introduced a new topic into the conversation>. insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among <inserted a clause in the contract>. insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure <insinuated himself into the group>. interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious <interpolated her own comments into the report>. intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence <new chapters intercalated with the old>. interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay <interpose barriers to communication>. interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction <interjected a question>.

Rhymes with INTERCALATE

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