What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
intercalate
Example
The professor intercalated some new information into the lecture. [intercalate: verb]
Example
The intercalation of a leap year is necessary to keep the calendar year in sync with the solar year. [intercalation: noun]
intersperse
Example
The artist interspersed bright colors throughout the painting. [intersperse: verb]
Example
The garden was interspersed with various types of flowers. [interspersed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Intersperse is more commonly used than intercalate in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between intercalate and intersperse?
Intercalate is typically associated with a more formal tone due to its technical or scientific context, while intersperse is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
