Uninterrupted

/ˌʌnɪnˈtʌrəptɪd/

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Definitions

1

Not broken or blocked; continuing without stopping.

/ˌʌnɪnˈtʌrəptɪd/

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Quality

Continuing without any breaks or pauses.

The movie was so captivating, it was an uninterrupted two hours of entertainment.

💡 Simply: Imagine you're reading a really good book, and nobody bothers you. That's an uninterrupted reading session! It means nothing comes in between, like a phone call or a loud noise.

👶 For kids: When something goes on and on without stopping, like playing a game without any breaks!

More Examples

2

The speaker delivered an uninterrupted lecture.

3

The athlete trained for an uninterrupted period of six months.

How It's Used

Business

"An uninterrupted workflow is essential for productivity."

Technology

"Enjoy an uninterrupted power supply with this backup system."

Personal

"I need an uninterrupted hour to finish my work."

From Middle English *uninterrupted*, from un- + interrupted, past participle of interrupt, from Latin interruptus, past participle of interrumpere ('to break apart, interrupt').

The word 'uninterrupted' has been in use since the early 17th century, evolving with the development of technologies and emphasizing a lack of disturbance or obstruction.

Memory tip

Imagine an uninterrupted stream – it flows smoothly, with no obstacles.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to break apart"

uninterrupted flowuninterrupted poweruninterrupted accessuninterrupted serviceuninterrupted sleep

Common misspellings

uninterupteduninteruptted

Usage

30%Spoken
70%Written