interposition

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
  2. noun the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others

Etymology

From Middle English interposicion, from Old French interposicion, from Latin interpositio.

In classic literature

Synonyms

interjection, interpolation, interpellation

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