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interlocutory

adj · noun · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ləˈkjuːtəɹi/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Interjected into something spoken.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 3

Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: law

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adj

Meaning 4

Of or pertaining to legal action that is temporary or provisional.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: law

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noun

Meaning 5

A person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

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noun

Meaning 6

Interpolated discussion or dialogue.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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7

adjective

Meaning 7

consisting of dialogue

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

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