to throw in between; interrupt with; insert; interpose: to interject a question
Origin of interject
from Classical Latin interjectus, past participle of interjicere, to throw between from inter-, between + jacere, to throw: see jet
verb
The definition of interject is to interrupt or butt into a conversation with a sudden or abrupt statement.
When you interrupt a conversation to insert your comment, this is an example of a time where you interject.
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interject
transitive verb
in·ter·ject·ed, in·ter·ject·ing, in·ter·jects- To say or mention suddenly, often in interrupting the remarks of another: “I disagree,” she interjected.
- To insert between other elements; interpose: interjected some new images into the presentation. See Synonyms at introduce.
- To assert (oneself) in a situation in which one has not previously been involved.
Origin of interject
Latin intericere interiect- inter- inter- iacere to throw ; see yē- in Indo-European roots.Related Forms:
- in·ter·jec′tor
noun
- in′ter·jec′to·ry
adjective
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Verb
(third-person singular simple present interjects, present participle interjecting, simple past and past participle interjected)
Origin
From Latin interiectus, perfect passive participle of intericiō (“place between”).
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Sentence Examples
- It would be nice to interject a bit of humor, just to keep the mood light.
- Don't be afraid to interject a little humor if that's your natural way, and don't shy away from a few simple lines if that is your preference.
- It would be fun to somehow interject in that with a "Pat Kiernan as himself" cameo.
- Although she allows the other two judges to interject with comments and questions to the contestants, the final decision is made by Sharon as to who goes home at the end of each episode.