tr.v. in·ter·ject·ed, in·ter·ject·ing, in·ter·jects 1. To say or mention suddenly, often in interrupting the remarks of another: "I disagree," she interjected. 2. To insert between other elements; interpose: interjected some new images into the presentation. See Synonyms at introduce. 3. To assert (oneself) in a situation in which one has not previously been involved. [Latin intericere, interiect- : inter-, inter- + iacere, to throw; see yē- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] in·ter·jector n. in′ter·jecto·ry (-jĕktə-rē) adj. |
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