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intercalary

adjective
in·​ter·​ca·​la·​ry | \ in-ˈtər-kə-ˌler-ē How to pronounce intercalary (audio) , 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

Examples of intercalary in a Sentence

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 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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First Known Use of intercalary

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for intercalary

borrowed from Latin intercalārius, from intercalāre "to intercalate" + -ārius -ary entry 2

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