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- [verb in-tuh-ruhpt; noun in-tuh-ruhpt]
- /verb ˌɪn təˈrʌpt; noun ˈɪn təˌrʌpt/
- /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/
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- [verb in-tuh-ruhpt; noun in-tuh-ruhpt]
- /verb ˌɪn təˈrʌpt; noun ˈɪn təˌrʌpt/
Definitions of interrupting word
- verb with object interrupting to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a course, process, condition, etc.). 1
- verb with object interrupting to break off or cause to cease, as in the middle of something: He interrupted his work to answer the bell. 1
- verb with object interrupting to stop (a person) in the midst of doing or saying something, especially by an interjected remark: May I interrupt you to comment on your last remark? 1
- verb without object interrupting to cause a break or discontinuance; interfere with action or speech, especially by interjecting a remark: Please don't interrupt. 1
- noun interrupting Computers. a hardware signal that breaks the flow of program execution and transfers control to a predetermined storage location so that another procedure can be followed or a new operation carried out. 1
- noun interrupting Present participle of interrupt. 1
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Origin of interrupting
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English interrupten < Latin interruptus past participle of interrumpere to break apart, equivalent to inter- inter- + rup-, variant stem of rumpere to burst + -tus past participle suffix; see rupture
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Parts of speech for Interrupting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interrupting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
interrupting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interrupting
adjective interrupting
- obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
- interfering — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
- intermeddling — Present participle of intermeddle.
- meddlesome — given to meddling; interfering; intrusive.
- defensive — You use defensive to describe things that are intended to protect someone or something.
Top questions with interrupting
- how to stop interrupting?
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- how to stop interrupting people and finishing sentences?
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