intercalary

adjective

in·ter·ca·la·ry | \ in-ˈtər-kə-ˌler-ē

, ˌin-tər-ˈka-lə-rē\

Definition of intercalary

1a : inserted in a calendar an intercalary day

b of a year : containing an intercalary period (such as a day or month)

2 : inserted between other things or parts : interpolated

Recent Examples on the Web

The reflection between Sarat's private ordeal and the country's vast, ongoing calamity is sustained by a series of intercalary chapters: excerpts from history books, news reports, memoirs and speeches. — The Washington Post, OregonLive.com, "Omar El Akkad's 'American War' blends 19th-century hatreds, 21st-century weapons," 30 May 2017 The reflection between Sarat’s private ordeal and the country’s vast, ongoing calamity is sustained by a series of intercalary chapters: excerpts from history books, news reports, memoirs and speeches. — Ron Charles, The Denver Post, "“American War” follows today’s vitriol to a dystopian future," 13 Apr. 2017

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