intercalate

verb

in·ter·ca·late in-ˈtər-kə-ˌlāt How to pronounce intercalate (audio)

intercalated; intercalating

transitive verb

: to insert (something, such as a day) in a calendar

: to insert or position between or among existing elements or layers

intercalation

in-ˌtər-kə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce intercalate (audio)

noun

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Intercalate was formed from the Latin prefix inter-, meaning "between" or "among," and the Latin verb calāre, meaning "to proclaim" or "to announce." It was originally associated with proclaiming the addition of a day or month in a calendar. An instance of intercalation occurred in the earliest versions of the Roman calendar, which originally consisted of 304 days and 10 months and was determined by the lunar cycle (the remaining 61.25 days of winter were apparently ignored). According to some Roman legends, it was Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, who intercalated the months January and February. Eventually, the word's use broadened to include other instances of introducing new elements or layers into a preexisting system.

intercalate

verb

as in to insert

to put among or between others between the recipes for hearty peasant dishes, the author intercalates fond reminiscences of her year in the French countryside

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interpolate
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introduce
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edge in
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sandwich (in or between)
inset
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install
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extract
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Some common synonyms of intercalate are insert, insinuate, interject, interpolate, interpose, and introduce. While all these words mean "to put between or among others," intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence.

new chapters intercalated with the old

While the synonyms insert and intercalate are close in meaning, insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

inserted a clause in the contract

Although the words insinuate and intercalate have much in common, insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure.

insinuated himself into the group

The meanings of interject and intercalate largely overlap; however, interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction.

interjected a question

The words interpolate and intercalate can be used in similar contexts, but interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious.

interpolated her own comments into the report

The words interpose and intercalate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay.

interpose barriers to communication

While in some cases nearly identical to intercalate, 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

单词	intercalate
释义	intercalate verb in·ter·ca·late in-ˈtər-kə-ˌlāt intercalated; intercalating transitive verb 1 : to insert (something, such as a day) in a calendar 2 : to insert or position between or among existing elements or layers intercalation in-ˌtər-kə-ˈlā-shən noun Did you know? Intercalate was formed from the Latin prefix inter-, meaning "between" or "among," and the Latin verb calāre, meaning "to proclaim" or "to announce." It was originally associated with proclaiming the addition of a day or month in a calendar. An instance of intercalation occurred in the earliest versions of the Roman calendar, which originally consisted of 304 days and 10 months and was determined by the lunar cycle (the remaining 61.25 days of winter were apparently ignored). According to some Roman legends, it was Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, who intercalated the months January and February. Eventually, the word's use broadened to include other instances of introducing new elements or layers into a preexisting system. Synonyms edge in fit (in or into) inject insert insinuate interject interpolate interpose intersperse introduce sandwich (in or between) work in See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences between the recipes for hearty peasant dishes, the author intercalates fond reminiscences of her year in the French countryside Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin intercalātus, past participle of intercalāre "to insert (a day or month) into the calendar," from inter- inter- + calāre "to announce, proclaim" — more at low entry 3 Note: For the use of the verb calāre in the Roman management of the calendar see etymology and note at calends. First Known Use 1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1 intercalate verb as in to insert to put among or between others between the recipes for hearty peasant dishes, the author intercalates fond reminiscences of her year in the French countryside Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance insert interpolate inject intersperse introduce add interject interpose edge in insinuate work in cut in fit (in or into) weave sandwich (in or between) inset append install inlay interfile wedge interline thrust attach lard shove cram Antonyms & Near Antonyms extract withdraw exclude eliminate expel subtract eject deduct detach reject See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of intercalate are insert, insinuate, interject, interpolate, interpose, and introduce. While all these words mean "to put between or among others," intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence. new chapters intercalated with the old While the synonyms insert and intercalate are close in meaning, insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among. inserted a clause in the contract Although the words insinuate and intercalate have much in common, insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure. insinuated himself into the group The meanings of interject and intercalate largely overlap; however, interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction. interjected a question The words interpolate and intercalate can be used in similar contexts, but interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious. interpolated her own comments into the report The words interpose and intercalate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay. interpose barriers to communication While in some cases nearly identical to intercalate, 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
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intercalate

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