Found 3 items, similar to intercalation.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: intercalation apitan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: intercalation intercalation n : an insertion into a calendar [syn: embolism]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Intercalation Intercalation \In*ter`ca*la"tion\, n. [L. intercalatio: cf. F. intercalation.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Chron.) The insertion of a day, or other portion of time, in a calendar. [1913 Webster] 2. 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. [1913 Webster] Intercalations of fresh-water species in some localities. --Mantell. [1913 Webster]