verb
- inserting something between existing elements or layers
- adding an extra day, month, or period to a calendar to keep it aligned with astronomical cycles
Usage: present participle of intercalate
Usage: calendar terminology
Examples
- The geologist was intercalating thin clay layers between the rock samples.
- Scientists are intercalating new materials into the crystal structure.
- The ancient Romans were intercalating extra months to correct their calendar.
- She was intercalating additional data points into her research timeline.
- The editor was intercalating footnotes throughout the manuscript.
- They are intercalating leap days to maintain calendar accuracy.