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in·ter·ca·lary \ə̇n.ˈtərkəˌlerē, -tə̄k-, -təik-, -ri, |intə(r)|kal(ə)r-\ adjective Etymology: Latin intercalarius, from intercalare to intercalate + -arius -ary; influenced also by Latin intercalaris intercalary, from intercalare + -aris -ar 1. a. of a day or month : inserted in a calendar by intercalation : intercalated b. of a year : containing an intercalary period 2. : inserted or introduced between the usual or original elements or components : interpolated < intercalary matter in a text > < intercalary tissue in a plant > < intercalary line in a poem > |