Interject ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Interject ( verb )

To insert (a comment or remark) into a conversation or discussion.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin interject- "thrown in between", from the verb intericere, from inter- "between" + jacere "to throw.

Examples:

1. He interjected a few comments of his own during the discussion.
2. The speaker was talking, when the audience member interjected with a question.
3. She interjected a funny comment to lighten the mood.
4. He interjected a personal story that was relevant to the topic.
5. He was able to interject a word of caution, before the meeting took a wrong turn.

(As a noun)

Interject ( noun )

To insert (a comment or remark) into a conversation or discussion.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin interject- "thrown in between", from the verb intericere, from inter- "between" + jacere "to throw.

Examples:

1. He interjected a few comments of his own during the discussion.
2. The speaker was talking, when the audience member interjected with a question.
3. She interjected a funny comment to lighten the mood.
4. He interjected a personal story that was relevant to the topic.
5. He was able to interject a word of caution, before the meeting took a wrong turn.