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Definition of interpose

interpose

/ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
in · ter · pose
Adjective:interpositional
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Past Simple:interposed
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Past Participle:interposed
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Present Participle:interposing
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interpose Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To intervene between parties, or to introduce a remark, objection, or question into a conversation or legal proceeding.

Example

"The defense attorney was quick to interpose a formal objection to the prosecutor's line of questioning."

2

To place or insert something between one thing and another.

Example

"The architect chose to interpose a layer of soundproofing material between the two adjoining offices."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French interposer, formed from Latin interponere ('to place between'), influenced by the French verb poser ('to put, place').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interpose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interpose
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