hiatuses

Meanings

• Noun

  A pause or interruption in the normal flow of something, such as speech or action.

  - "There was a hiatus in the negotiations due to disagreements over key issues."
  - "The actor took a hiatus from his career to focus on his family."

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Synonyms

break , breather , moratorium , recess

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Variants

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hiatus , hiatuses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hiatus' meaning 'an opening, a chasm'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hiatus' is also used in medicine to refer to a gap in the normal alignment or continuity of an organ or structure.

2. The longest recorded pause in a speech was by Winston Churchill, who paused for 10 minutes during a speech in 1943.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intermission: An intermission is a break in an event or performance, often used for refreshments or to allow performers to rest.

2. Pause: A pause is a brief stop or interruption in an action or speech.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'hiatus' is used to refer to a gap or omission in a text. In music, a hiatus refers to a pause or rest in a musical composition.

How to Memorize "hiatuses"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pause button on a remote control or a break in a long journey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hiatus' with the idea of a break or interruption.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hiatus Halt' to remember the meaning of the word.

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