Synonyms for interruption


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-tuh-ruhp-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn təˈrʌp ʃən

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Définition of interruption

Origin :
  • late 14c., "a break of continuity," from Old French interrupcion and directly from Latin interruptionem (nominative interruptio) "a breaking off, interruption, interval," noun of action from past participle stem of interrumpere (see interrupt). Meaning "a breaking in upon some action" is from c.1400; that of "a pause, a temporary cessation" is early 15c.
  • noun break; interference
Example sentences :
  • The wayfarers all gazed in the utmost astonishment at the interruption.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Meanwhile her mentor, Mr. Day, was delighted at the interruption of her task.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • I think the others were as grateful as I for the interruption.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • We met with no interruption, however, reaching New York in due time.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • He turned round, not at all disconcerted by the interruption.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The pitch of this note would correspond to the rate of interruption of the current.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • There was no interruption this time, and early in the morning the regiment was up and away.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • At this juncture comes an interruption; Tracey Tanner returns, hot-foot.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Any interruption, even an earthquake, at that moment must have been welcome to Vargrave.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The interruption was seasonable, for the bell had nearly rung itself out.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Antonyms for interruption

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