interruption
UK: ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən | US: ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən
n. an act of stopping or hindering a process or activity temporarily
n. a break in the continuity of something
n. (computing) a signal that temporarily stops a program to handle a task
interruption = inter<between> + rupt<break> + ion<noun suffix>
- inter (from Latin inter, meaning "between" or "among")
- rupt (from Latin rumpere, meaning "to break")
- ion (a noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word "interruption" traces back to Latin interruptio, combining inter- (between) and ruptus (broken). It originally described a literal breaking between two points, later evolving to signify any disruptive pause in speech, action, or continuity. The logic reflects physical breaking (rupt) inserted (inter) into a flow, metaphorically extending to abstract disruptions.
The loud noise caused an interruption during the meeting.
Power interruptions are common during storms.
She handled the phone call without interruption to her work.
The teacher asked for no interruptions while explaining the lesson.
A system interruption forced the computer to restart.