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Meaning of interruption
The primary meaning of the word "interruption" is an act of interrupting something or the state of being interrupted.
Etymology of interruption
The word "interruption" comes from the Latin words "inter" meaning "between" or "among" and "rumpere" meaning "to break", with the suffix "-tion" forming a noun indicating an action or result
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a break or pause in a continuous process or activity
Synonyms
break
pause
disruption
halt
stop
suspension
delay
hindrance
obstacle
barrier
interference
intrusion
intervention
disturbance
disruption
interruption
break-in
interlude
recess
hiatus
gap
lacuna
discontinuity
disjointedness
separation
disconnection
severance
fracture
rift
split
divide
cessation
stoppage
arrest
stay
postponement
deferment
respite
reprieve
intermission
interval
break-in
cut-in
cut-off
blackout
outage
failure
malfunction
glitch
fault
error
lapse
aberration
anomaly
deviation
Definitions
- The act of interrupting someone or something, or the state of being interrupted
- A break or pause in a continuous process or activity
- A disturbance or disruption that breaks the continuity of something
Usage Examples
- The meeting was interrupted by a fire alarm, and everyone had to evacuate the building
- The phone call was an interruption to her work, but she answered it anyway
- The power outage caused an interruption in the concert, but the band continued to play acoustic songs
Antonyms
continuation
continuation
continuation
persistence
persistence
progression
progression
completion
fulfillment
uninterrupted
unbroken
continuous
constant
steady
consistent
smooth
seamless
uninterrupted
uninterpreted
unimpeded
unhindered
unrestrained
unchecked
unobstructed
unencumbered