adj.
Pronunciation: in- ' t ə r-k ə - ˌ ler- ē , ˌ in-t ə r- ' ka-l ə -r ē
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin intercalarius, from intercalare
Date: 1614
1 a : inserted in a calendar <an intercalary day> b of a year : containing an intercalary period (as a day or month)
2 : inserted between other things or parts : INTERPOLATED