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Intercalary
/ɪnˈtɝː.kə.lɛɹ.i/
Describing a time period inserted between others; leap, (as in leap day, leap month, or leap year)
📖 Definitions of "Intercalary"
adjective
- 1
Describing a time period inserted between others; leap, (as in leap day, leap month, or leap year)
- 2
(by extension) Inserted between other things
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| added | combined or joined to increase in size or quantity or scope |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Intercalary"
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| Word | Definition |
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| added | combined or joined to increase in size or quantity or scope |
| interveningnoun | Falling between two periods or events. |
| interim | Temporary. |
| off | (predicative only) Inoperative, disabled. |
| heterocystsnoun | A specialized nitrogen-fixing cell formed by some filamentous cyanobacteria. |
| intercalatory | Alternative form of intercalary. [Describing a time period inserted between others; leap, (as in leap day, leap month, or leap year)] |
| intercalarnoun | Alternative form of intercalary. [Describing a time period inserted between others; leap, (as in leap day, leap month, or leap year)] |
| intercalative | That leads to intercalation |
| interlunary | Alternative form of interlunar. [Of the four-day period between an old moon and a new moon, when the moon is not visible.] |
| intercalatingverb | (chemistry) That intercalates |
| interluded | Having interludes. |
| intermonth | Between months. |
| interludial | Relating to, or serving as, an interlude. |
| intercyclenoun | (obsolete, computing) The interval during which the operation of a punched card device was halted to allow time for processing of card contents |
| intramonthnoun | Within a single month. |
| intermonthly | Between months |
| interpausal | Between successive pauses |
| intermomentary | Between moments in time. |
| interwordnoun | Between consecutive words. |
| intercident | (obsolete) Coming or falling between; happening accidentally. |
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