Interposed

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊzd/

Definitions

1. Set or placed between two things or people to separate or intervene ; inserted a statement or comment in the middle of a discussion or conversation
2. Positioned in the space between two elements or groups to act as an intervening presence ; interrupted or added a remark while others were speaking
3. Located in an intermediate spot to mediate or create a barrier ; interjected with a verbal comment during an exchange

Etymology: "Interposed" is the past form of "interpose," so the history belongs to the verb itself: it combines Latin "inter," meaning "between," with "pōnere," meaning "to place" or "to put." The Latin verb "interpōnere" therefore meant to place something between two things, and that physical sense is still visible in the word's modern use, whether a person stands between two parties or a barrier is set in a gap. The English verb came through Middle French "interposer," which was shaped by the French verb "poser" ("to place, put"). That influence is why the English form sounds closer to "pose" than its Latin ancestor does, even though the two verbs share no direct ancestry in the sense of "to pose" as in posing for a picture. Over time the meaning moved from physical placement toward the figurative sense of stepping in, intervening in a dispute or interrupting a conversation.

Synonyms: interjected, intervened, inserted, interrupted, interfered

Antonyms: removed, excluded, omitted, disregarded, ignored