interjectional

adjective

in·​ter·​jec·​tion·​al ˌin-tər-ˈjek-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce interjectional (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or constituting an interjection : ejaculatory
2
: thrown in between other words : parenthetical
interjectionally adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of interjectional was in 1761

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“Interjectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interjectional. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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