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Definitions for intercalation
in·ter·ca·la·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
embolism, intercalationnoun
an insertion into a calendar
Wiktionary
intercalationnoun
a period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year.
intercalationnoun
The reversible insertion of a molecule between two others
intercalationnoun
A layer introduced into a pre-existing sequence
Etymology: From intercalate
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Intercalationnoun
Insertion of days out of the ordinary reckoning.
Etymology: intercalation, Fr. intercalatio, Latin.
In sixty-three years there may be lost almost eighteen days, omitting the intercalation of one day every fourth year, allowed for this quadrant, or six supernumeraries. Thomas Browne, Vul. Err.
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intercalation
Intercalation refers to the process of inserting something, such as a leap day in a calendar, between or within layers of a substance, such as molecules in a chemical compound. It can be used in various contexts such as chemistry, physics, biology, and linguistics, usually indicating the incorporation or insertion of an entity into an existing structure or system.
Webster Dictionary
Intercalationnoun
the insertion of a day, or other portion of time, in a calendar
Intercalationnoun
the insertion or introduction of anything among others, as the insertion of a phrase, line, or verse in a metrical composition; specif. (Geol.), the intrusion of a bed or layer between other layers
Etymology: [L. intercalatio: cf. F. intercalation.]
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Intercalation
Intercalation is the insertion of a leap day, week or month into some calendar years to make the calendar follow the seasons or moon phases. Lunisolar calendars may require intercalations of both days and months.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of intercalation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of intercalation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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