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- [in-ter-lohp, in-ter-lohp]
- /ˌɪn tərˈloʊp, ˈɪn tərˌloʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-ter-lohp, in-ter-lohp]
- /ˌɪn tərˈloʊp, ˈɪn tərˌloʊp/
Definitions of interloping word
- verb without object interloping to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license. 1
- verb without object interloping to thrust oneself into the affairs of others. 1
- noun interloping An act of intrusion or encroachment. 1
- noun interloping (historical) Illegal Indian trade within the area over which the Hudson's Bay Company held a trade monopoly. 0
- verb interloping present participle of interlope. 0
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Origin of interloping
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; probably back formation from interloper, equivalent to inter- + -loper (see landloper)
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Parts of speech for Interloping
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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interloping popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
interloping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interloping
noun interloping
- interference — an act, fact, or instance of interfering.
- intrusion — Law. an illegal act of entering, seizing, or taking possession of another's property. a wrongful entry after the determination of a particular estate, made before the remainderman or reversioner has entered.
adjective interloping
- interfering — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
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