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interject

interject
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
past: interjectedpp: interjecteding: interjecting

This term describes the act of inserting a remark into a conversation, often characterized by a sudden or abrupt quality. It carries a nuance of precision, suggesting a brief insertion rather than a long-winded takeover of the discussion. While it can be neutral, it often implies a slight disruption of the existing flow of speech.

In written contexts, it refers to the placement of a comment or an aside within a larger narrative or argument. This usage emphasizes the structural addition of a thought that deviates from the primary line of reasoning.

Meanings

Transitive Verbinterject
[~ something][~ oneself into something]

To say something abruptly or suddenly, often as an interruption in a conversation or a piece of writing.

She tried to interject a comment before he finished his sentence.

Intransitive Verbinterject
[~]

To interrupt a conversation or a speech by inserting a remark.

I did not want to interject, but I felt the correction was necessary.

Phrasal Verbs

interject into

to insert a remark or comment into a conversation or a specific part of a discussion

She tried to interject into the debate to clarify her position.

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