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- [in-tur-kuh-ley-shuh n]
- /ɪnˌtɜr kəˈleɪ ʃən/
- /ɪn.ˌtɜːk.ə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/
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- [in-tur-kuh-ley-shuh n]
- /ɪnˌtɜr kəˈleɪ ʃən/
Definitions of intercalation word
- noun intercalation the act of intercalating; insertion or interpolation, as in a series. 1
- noun intercalation something that is intercalated; interpolation. 1
- noun intercalation A period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year. 1
- noun intercalation (chemistry) The reversible insertion of a molecule between two others. 0
- noun intercalation (geology) A layer introduced into a pre-existing sequence. 0
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Origin of intercalation
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80, intercalation is from the Latin word intercalātiōn- (stem of intercalātiō). See intercalate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Intercalation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intercalation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
intercalation usage trend in Literature
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