Interjection

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

Interjection (noun)

  1. A short word or sound used to show a strong feeling, like surprise or pain, often on its own.
  2. In grammar, a word type that mainly expresses emotion or reaction and does not usually connect to sentence structure.

Examples

  • Wow! That interjection shows surprise.
  • Ouch! The interjection signals pain quickly.