intercalary

[ in-tur-kuh-ler-ee, in-ter-kal-uh-ree ]

adjective

1. inserted or interpolated in the calendar, as an extra day or month; intercalated.
2. having such an inserted day, month, etc., as a particular year.
3. inserted or introduced between other things or parts; interpolated; interposed.

intercalary

/ ɪnˈtɜːkələrɪ /

adjective

1. (of a day, month, etc) inserted in the calendar
2. (of a particular year) having one or more days inserted
3. inserted, introduced, or interpolated
4. botany growing between the upper branches and the lower branches or bracts on a stem

Derived Forms

• inˈtercalarily, adverb

Other Words From

• in·terca·lari·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercalary¹

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin intercalārius, equivalent to intercal(āre) “to intercalate ” + -ārius -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercalary¹

C17: from Latin intercalārius; see intercalate

Example Sentences

Only the presence of intercalary cartilages (Fig. 2) suggests relationship of Allophryne to the Hylidae.

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Large squarish lateral intercalary blotches of darker brown interconnect with the dorsal blotches.

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For an exact statement of the intercalary months vide Cunninghams Indian Eras, p. 91.

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Now in leap-year the 29th day of February is the additional or intercalary day.

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These intercalary months were inserted after February 23d, and contained alternately 22 and 23 days.

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