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interjection

UK
/ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

Translations

interjectionnoun
interjections
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/
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.
Synonyms
interjectional phrase
exclamatory word
exclamation
interjectionadjective
more interjection
Comp.
most interjection
Super.
UK
/ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/ˌɪntɚˈdʒɛkʃən/
Used attributively to qualify nouns meaning ‘relating to an interjection or interjections’.
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.
Synonyms
expressive
emphatic
exclamational
interjective
exclaiming
exclamatory

Definitions

interjectionnoun
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.
interjectionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an interjection or interjections.
Interjection particles often carry strong emotional force.
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