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interruptionthe action of interrupting or being interrupted

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of interrupting or being interrupted

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

Korean meaning: 방해, 중단

Korean pronunciation: 인터**럽**션

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

interruption concept
💡 Concept

A delivery person's interruption disrupts the important business meeting

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interruption rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Corruption's interruption meets nature's eruption!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixinter--
Rootrupt
Suffix--tion

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.

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🎵Rhyme

corruptiondisruptioneruption
corruption
disruption
eruption

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

disruptiondisturbanceinterferencebreakpause

Antonyms

continuationflowpersistence

Related

interruptdisruptinterveneintrude