interrupted

Meanings

• adjective

  Having been interrupted in the middle of an action or speech

  - "The music was interrupted by a sudden power outage."
  - "His speech was interrupted by applause."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪntəˈɹʌptɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

continue , resume

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with interrupted
intertwine , entwine , malign , chastise

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Variants

List of all variants of interrupted that leads to same result
interrupted , interruptedly , interruptedness , interrupt , interruptible , interrupting , interruptive , interrupts

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Etymology

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From the Old French interrompre, meaning 'to break into, interrupt'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'interrupted' is often used in the context of computer programming to describe a process that has been halted and needs to be resumed.

2. In ancient Greece, a play or performance could be interrupted by the audience if they felt the need to express their approval or disapproval.

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Related Concepts

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1. interruption: The act of interrupting someone or something.

2. disturbance: An interruption or disruption, often unexpected and unwelcome.

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Culture

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Interrupted is often used in various contexts such as music, literature, and daily life. In music, a song may be interrupted by a solo or a bridge. In literature, a character's speech or train of thought may be interrupted by another character or by an external event. In daily life, an interrupted conversation or activity can lead to misunderstandings or frustration.

How to Memorize "interrupted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a conversation where one person is interrupted by another. Imagine the interruption as a physical or audible interruption, such as a knock on the door or a loud noise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'interrupted' with the idea of a pause or break in the flow of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I-S-A: Interrupted Speech Suddenly Abrupt.

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