Definition

To insert something, such as a day or month, into a sequence or schedule, especially in a calendar.

Example

The school decided to intercalate an extra holiday in the calendar this year.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we should intercalate some holidays into our calendar?

That's a great idea! It would make planning so much easier.

Exactly! We could intercalate a few long weekends for some short trips.

I'm all for it! Let's start looking at the dates.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intercalate → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "calare" (meaning to call). The word describes the act of inserting something between other things, such as days or months in a calendar.

Memory Tip

Think of inserting something 'between' ('inter-') two things that are 'called' ('calare') — that's why intercalate means to insert something in between.

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