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INTERRUPTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Interruption.

How to pronounce interruption:

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Interruption - as a noun

An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

Example: "It was presented without commercial breaks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdisruptiongap
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delayholdup
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

Example: "The telephone is an annoying interruption"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happeningnatural eventoccurrenceoccurrent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakintermissionpausesuspension
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intervaltime interval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I apologize for the interruption during the meeting."
"The phone call was an unwelcome interruption to my work."
"Please refrain from any interruptions while I'm speaking."
"The power outage caused an interruption in our internet service."
"She couldn't concentrate on her reading due to constant interruptions."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERRUPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, interruption is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERRUPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is INTERRUPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, interruption is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERRUPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is INTERRUPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, interruption is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERRUPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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