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interjectory

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[in-ter-jek-tuh-ree] / ˌɪn tərˈdʒɛk tə ri /

adjective

  1. characterized by interjection; interjectional.

  2. thrust in; interjected.

    an interjectory word.


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Etymology

Origin of interjectory

First recorded in 1855–60; interject + -ory 1

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He was greatly interested in as much of the story as he could follow—Emmy was somewhat discursive—and as his interjectory remarks were unprovocative of argument, he constituted himself a good listener.

From Septimus by Locke, William John

Now it began to be broken with interjectory sentences, and just here was one, the tenor of which I could not altogether understand, but have since comprehended more or less clearly.

From Shapes that Haunt the Dusk by Howells, William Dean

With other human beings—saving only the children—his intercourse was limited as far as possible to interjectory grunts and snarls—whence his name.

From Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies by Jacks, L. P.

I had taken no part in the recent interjectory conversation.

From The Wonder by Beresford, J. D. (John Davys)

He followed me, rapping gently with his cane on the floor, and with little interjectory remarks of "That's so!"

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great by Hubbard, Elbert

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