Synonyms for intercalation
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year.
Related words
- Word family
- intercalate
Forms
- Plural
- intercalations → insertions, embolisms, interjections…
Example sentences
- insertion If the plug gets dirty, wipe it off with a dry cloth before insertion.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| intercalation | steady | |
| insertion | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- embolism4
- 9 letters
- insertion3
- 12 letters
- interjection4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (embolism4 = 4 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- intercalation