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Definition of interrupter

interrupter

/ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.tɚ/
in · ter · rup · ter
Adverb:interruptively
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Plural:interrupters
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Adjective:interruptive
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interrupter Lexical Profile

interrupter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or thing that interrupts an action, process, or speaker.

Example

"The moderator had to remind the habitual interrupter to wait for the other panelists to finish their remarks."

2

An electrical or mechanical device used to periodically or automatically open and close a circuit or stop a flow.

Example

"Every bathroom outlet in the house was fitted with a ground-fault circuit interrupter to prevent electrical shock."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "interrupter" is the standard spelling in general usage, the variant "interruptor" is occasionally encountered in technical, legal, and patent contexts.

• Rhymes for interrupter

• Nearby Words

interrogative
interrogator
interrupt
interrupter
interruptible
interruption
interscholastic

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interrupter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interrupter
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