interjection

Meanings

• Interjection

  An exclamation expressing strong emotion or reaction.

  - "Wow, that's amazing!"
  - "Oh no, I made a mistake!"

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌɪn.tɚˈdʒɛk.ʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755166"

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Synonyms

exclamation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with interjection
motion , otion , devotion , emotion

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Variants

List of all variants of interjection that leads to same result
interjection , interjections

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin 'interjicere,' meaning 'to throw between,' referring to the act of interrupting a conversation or text to exclaim.

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Trivia

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1. Interjections are often used in poetry to add rhythm and emphasis.

2. The longest interjection in the English language is 'interjectionally,' which is rarely used in spoken language.

3. Interjections can be used in writing to add humor, irony, or sarcasm.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exclamation mark: A punctuation mark used to indicate an interjection or an exclamatory sentence.

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Culture

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Interjections are commonly used in various forms of literature, art, and music to convey strong emotions, such as exclamations of surprise, joy, anger, or disbelief. For example, in Shakespeare's plays, interjections like 'O' and 'Ah' are frequently used to express emotion.

How to Memorize "interjection"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a strong facial expression or gesturing while exclaiming an interjection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the interjection with a strong emotion, such as happiness, surprise, anger, or sadness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the interjection with a memorable phrase or image.

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