hiatus — a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪˈeɪtəs/
Example Sentences
- After three seasons of non-stop drama, even soap opera characters need a hiatus.
- The professor went on hiatus to write her book.
- My diet is on hiatus until the holidays are over.
hiatus
NOUN[/haɪˈeɪtəs/]
a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
Unexpected pause in the interview
Hi! The mouth ate us — creating a hiatus gap!
When the apparatus fails, so does our status - creating an unexpected hiatus!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'hiatus,' the past participle of 'hiare' meaning 'to gape' or 'to open.' The word was adopted directly into English to describe a gap or opening.
Breakdown
hiatus (Latin: from hiare 'to gape, open') = a gap or opening in a sequence
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After three seasons of non-stop drama, even soap opera characters need a hiatus.”
“The professor went on hiatus to write her book.”
“My diet is on hiatus until the holidays are over.”
“The company announced a hiatus in production due to supply chain issues.”
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