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Meaning of Hiatus
A break or pause in activity or continuity
Definitions
- A period of time when something is not happening or is stopped
- * A gap or space in something, especially a physical gap or emptiness
- * A break or pause in a continuity, especially in a process or activity
Etymology of Hiatus
The word "hiatus" comes from Latin, where it means "a gap" or "an opening"
It is derived from the verb "hiare", which means "to gape" or "to yawn"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a break or pause in activity or continuity
Example Uses
- The company is experiencing a hiatus in production due to a shortage of raw materials
- * The play had a hiatus of 15 minutes between the two acts
- * The researcher took a hiatus from her work to travel and recharge
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
continuity
continuation
progression
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sequence
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