Interruption — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-shən/ in·ter·rup·tion

Meaning & Definition of Interruption

Interruption (noun)

  1. an act of interrupting something or someone or the state of being interrupted
  2. a stoppage or hindering of an activity for a time
  3. a break in the continuity of something

Interruption (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a break in continuity

    "an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm"

    similar: discontinuity, gap, hiatus, hiccup, interim, interlude, intermission, interregnum, interstice, interval, parenthesis
    related: caesura, comma, interspace, lag, pause, space, time lag, window, entr'acte, bumper, adjournment, discontinuance, lapse, suspension, lull, recess, respite, rest, subinterval
    opposite: continuation, continuity
    near: continuum, run, stretch, procession, progression

  2. a momentary halt in an activity

    "a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee"

    similar: break, breath, breather, lull, pause, recess
    related: time-out, interim, interlude, intermission, interval, respite, rest, cessation, discontinuance, downtime, ending, expiration, finishing, hitch, lapse, stoppage, stopping, termination, abeyance, moratorium, surcease, suspension, discontinuity, gap, hiatus
    near: continuation, endurance, persistence, progress, progression, extension, prolongation

Related Entry: Interrupt (verb)

Interrupt is a different word from Interruption. The synonyms below are for interrupt, not for interruption.

  1. to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

    "it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point"

    similar: break in, chime in, chip in (chiefly British), cut in, interpose, intrude
    related: barge (in), bother, horn in, add, contribute, put in

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Interruption

The most common words with a similar meaning to Interruption:

discontinuity, gap, hiatus, hiccup, interim, interlude, intermission, interregnum, interstice, interval, parenthesis, break, breath, breather, lull, pause, recess

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Interruption

Words with the opposite meaning of Interruption:

continuation, continuity

Related Words for Interruption

caesura, comma, interspace, lag, space, time lag, window, entr'acte, bumper, adjournment, discontinuance, lapse, suspension, respite, rest, subinterval, time-out, cessation, downtime, ending, expiration, finishing, hitch, stoppage, stopping, termination, abeyance, moratorium, surcease

Near Antonyms of Interruption

continuum, run, stretch, procession, progression, endurance, persistence, progress, extension, prolongation

Word Forms of Interruption

Inflections: interruptions

Origin & Etymology of Interruption

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Interruption

What does "Interruption" mean?

"Interruption" means an act of interrupting something or someone or the state of being interrupted. As a noun, it is defined as: an act of interrupting something or someone or the state of being interrupted. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Interruption"?

Other words for "Interruption" include discontinuity, gap, hiatus, hiccup, interim, interlude, intermission and interregnum. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Interruption" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Interruption"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Interruption". Common alternatives include discontinuity, gap, hiatus, hiccup, interim, interlude, intermission, interregnum, interstice and interval.

What is the opposite of "Interruption"?

Antonyms of "Interruption" include continuation and continuity. Near antonyms include continuum, run, stretch and procession.

How do you use "Interruption" in a sentence?

Examples of "Interruption" in a sentence: "an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm"; "a brief interruption in the discussion while we all got coffee".

Is "Interruption" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Interruption" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Interruption"?

"Interruption" is pronounced /ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-shən/ and divided into syllables as in·ter·rup·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Interruption"?

First known use: 15th century.