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Definition of interruption

interruption

/ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.ʃən/
in · ter · rup · tion
Plural:interruptions
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Adjective:interruptive
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• noun

1

An act, remark, or event that breaks the continuity of a speech, action, or process, or the state of being stopped temporarily.

Example

"The speaker requested that the audience hold all questions until the end to avoid any interruption during the presentation."

2

A temporary pause, break, or interval in an activity, service, or timeline.

Example

"Due to the severe thunderstorm, there was a brief interruption in electrical service across the neighborhood."

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• Rhymes for interruption

• Nearby Words

interrupt
interrupter
interruptible
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interscholastic
interschool
intersect

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French interruption or directly from Latin interruptionem, a noun of action from the past participle stem of interrumpere ('to break apart, break off, or sever'), formed from inter- ('between') and rumpere ('to break').

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