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- [suh-spens]
- /səˈspɛns/
- /səˈspens/
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- [suh-spens]
- /səˈspɛns/
Definitions of suspense word
- noun suspense a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by a degree of apprehension or anxiety. 1
- noun suspense a state of mental indecision. 1
- noun suspense undecided or doubtful condition, as of affairs: For a few days matters hung in suspense. 1
- noun suspense the state or condition of being suspended. 1
- noun suspense undecided situation 1
- noun suspense anxious anticipation 1
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Origin of suspense
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin suspēnsum deferment, suspension, uncertainty, noun use of neuter of Latin suspēnsus hung up, doubtful, in suspense (past participle of suspendere to hang up, leave undecided), equivalent to sus- sus- + pēnsus (pend-, stem of pendere (translation) to hang (see pend) + -tus past participle suffix, with dt > s)
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Parts of speech for Suspense
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suspense popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
suspense usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for suspense
noun suspense
- agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
- antsiness — the quality of being antsy
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
- breakoff — an abrupt discontinuance, especially of relations
- butterflies — tremors in the stomach region due to nervousness
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