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- [in-ter-reg-nuh m]
- /ˌɪn tərˈrɛg nəm/
- /ˌɪn.təˈreɡ.nəm/
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- [in-ter-reg-nuh m]
- /ˌɪn tərˈrɛg nəm/
Definitions of interregnum word
- noun plural interregnum an interval of time between the close of a sovereign's reign and the accession of his or her normal or legitimate successor. 1
- noun plural interregnum any period during which a state has no ruler or only a temporary executive. 1
- noun plural interregnum any period of freedom from the usual authority. 1
- noun plural interregnum any pause or interruption in continuity. 1
- noun interregnum A period when normal government is suspended, especially between successive reigns or regimes. 1
- noun interregnum period between rulers or monarchs 1
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Origin of interregnum
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin, equivalent to inter- inter- + rēgnum reign
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Parts of speech for Interregnum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interregnum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interregnum
noun interregnum
- meantime — the intervening time: The party is Tuesday, but in the meantime I have to shop and prepare the food.
- interruption — an act or instance of interrupting.
- lacuna — a gap or missing part, as in a manuscript, series, or logical argument; hiatus.
- pause — a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.
- letup — cessation; pause; relief.
adv interregnum
- simultaneously — existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent: simultaneous movements; simultaneous translation.
- concurrently — occurring or existing simultaneously or side by side: concurrent attacks by land, sea, and air.
- at the same time — If two or more things exist, happen, or are true at the same time, they exist, happen, or are true together although they seem to contradict each other.
- for the moment — for now
- in the interim — for the time being, in the meantime
Antonyms for interregnum
noun interregnum
- continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
- continuity — Continuity is the fact that something continues to happen or exist, with no great changes or interruptions.
- permanence — the condition or quality of being permanent; perpetual or continued existence.
- go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
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