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interjection

/ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃən/

/ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjectionnoun

interjections

/ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃən/

/ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

Translations

interjectionLinguistique ; peut désigner un mot/expression exclamative ou une remarque brusque insérée dans le discours.

The interjection 'wow' is often used to express amazement.

L’interjection « wow » est souvent utilisée pour exprimer l’étonnement.

Definitions

A word or phrase that is used to express a sudden feeling or reaction, often standing alone and not grammatically related to other parts of a sentence.

The interjection 'wow' is often used to express amazement.

The act of interjecting or an instance of being interjected; an abrupt remark, interruption, or exclamation inserted into dialogue or discourse.

Her sudden interjection brought the discussion to a halt.

Synonyms

interjectional phrase

exclamatory word

exclamation

interjectionadjective

more interjection

Comp.

most interjection

Super.

/ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃən/

/ˌɪntɚˈdʒɛkʃən/

Used attributively to qualify nouns meaning ‘relating to an interjection or interjections’.

Translations

interjectifGrammaire ; s’emploie surtout pour qualifier un mot, une particule ou une tournure ayant la valeur d’une interjection.

Interjection particles often carry strong emotional force.

Les particules interjectives portent souvent une forte charge émotionnelle.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an interjection or interjections.

Interjection particles often carry strong emotional force.

Synonyms