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noun
A period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The reversible insertion of a molecule between two others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, physical, uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A layer introduced into a pre-existing sequence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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noun
an insertion into a calendar
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: embolism
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: time interval, interval
History
From Latin intercalō, from inter (“among”) + calō (“call out, proclaim”).
Across languages
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