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Synonyms for interposition

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation.

Related words

Word family
interpose

Forms

Plural
interpositions → interjections, interpolations, interpellations, interventions…

Example sentences

  • intervention We are not equipped for such kind of intervention.
  • interference How do you handle language interference or mixing up words?
  • mediation Her mediation put an end to our quarrel.
  • intercession The saints aid us by their intercession.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
interpositionfalling
interpellationrising
interventionrising
interferencefalling
mediationrising
intercessionrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters
mediation4
12 letters
intervention4, interference4, intercession4, interjection4
13 letters
interpolation5
14 letters
interpellation

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mediation4 = 4 syllables).

In other languages

Français
interposition
Italiano
interposizione