interruption — the action of interrupting or being interrupted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of interrupting or being interrupted
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/
Example Sentences
- Mom's interruption during my gaming session was like a boss battle I wasn't prepared for.
- The teacher spoke for two hours without interruption.
- Every time I try to explain my excuse, there's always an interruption - it's like the universe doesn't want me to lie.
interruption
NOUN[/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/]
the action of interrupting or being interrupted
A ringing phone caused an interruption during his big presentation.
Corruption's interruption meets nature's eruption!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'interrumpere' meaning 'to break between or apart'. The word literally described breaking something in the middle, which evolved to mean stopping an ongoing action or conversation.
Breakdown
inter- (between, among) + rupt (break, burst) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Mom's interruption during my gaming session was like a boss battle I wasn't prepared for.”
“The teacher spoke for two hours without interruption.”
“Every time I try to explain my excuse, there's always an interruption - it's like the universe doesn't want me to lie.”
“The interruption of internet service lasted three hours.”
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