interference — the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
Example Sentences
- My mom's interference in my dating life is driving me crazy!
- The interference from the microwave ruined my Zoom meeting.
- Political interference in judicial decisions undermines democracy.
interference
NOUN[/ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/]
the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with
the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with
When preference causes interference, even reverence wavers!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining 'inter' (between) and 'ferire' (to strike, hit). The word developed from the literal sense of striking between or intervening, evolving to mean the action of interfering or obstructing.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + -fer- (to strike, carry) + -ence (noun suffix forming abstract nouns). The root 'ferire' relates to the sense of physical intervention, while the suffix '-ence' nominalized the action into a state or quality.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's interference in my dating life is driving me crazy!”
“The interference from the microwave ruined my Zoom meeting.”
“Political interference in judicial decisions undermines democracy.”
“The scientist complained about interference from noisy neighbors during experiments.”
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