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intercur


Meanings
  • Verb

    To intrude or interrupt suddenly.

    - "Intercurit in conversation, interrupting others."
    - "He intercurred unexpectedly during the presentation."

Rhymes
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cur , fur , tur
Variants
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intercut , intercuts , intercutting
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'intercurrens', meaning 'running between' or 'interfering'.


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  1. The word 'intercur' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more frequently found in formal or technical contexts.

  2. The Latin root of 'intercur' can be seen in the English words 'intercede', 'intervene', and 'interfere'.


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  1. Interjection: A type of word used to express strong emotions or reactions. 'Intercur' can be used as an interjection to express surprise or interruption.


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In ancient Rome, the term 'intercurso' was used to describe the act of intercession or intermediation between gods or deities. In modern times, the word 'intercur' has lost its religious connotation and is primarily used to describe the act of interrupting or intruding.

How to Memorize "intercur"

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    - Visualize the word 'intercur' as a person suddenly intruding or interrupting a situation.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'intercur' as 'inter' meaning between and 'cur' meaning to run, so the word means to run between and interrupt.


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