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Meaning of postponement
The act of postponing or delaying something.
Etymology of postponement
The word "postponement" comes from the Latin words "postponere," meaning "to place after," and the suffix "-ment," which forms a noun indicating an action or result.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of delaying or putting off something until a later time.
Synonyms
deferment
delay
postponing
suspension
rescheduling
adjournment
stay
reprieve
moratorium
holdup
pause
interruption
break
hiatus
lapse
cessation
abeyance
prorogation
continuance
recess
interruption
intermission
deferral
putting off
shelving
laying over
tabling
holding over
putting on hold
Definitions
- The act of postponing something, especially an event or a decision, until a later time.
- * A period of time during which something is postponed or delayed.
Usage Examples
- The company announced a postponement of the product launch due to technical issues.
- * The postponement of the wedding was a disappointment to all the guests who had already made travel arrangements.
- * The judge granted a postponement of the trial to allow the defense more time to prepare.
Antonyms
acceleration
hastening
speeding
quickening
advancement
progression
continuation
promptness
punctuality
expediency
rush
hurry
urgency
immediacy
swiftness
rapidity
briskness
alacrity
celerity
dispatch
precipitation