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单词 intercalary
释义

intercalary

adjective

in·​ter·​ca·​la·​ry in-ˈtər-kə-ˌler-ē How to pronounce intercalary (audio)
ˌin-tər-ˈka-lə-rē
1
a
: 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

Example Sentences

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, 30 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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