adjournal
|ad-jour-nal|
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/ædˈʒɜrnəl/
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/ædˈʒɜːnəl/
temporary suspension
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adjournal' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'ajurnement,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'jurn' meant 'day.'
Historical Evolution
'ajurnement' transformed into the modern English word 'adjournal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to defer to another day,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'temporary suspension or postponement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a temporary suspension or postponement of a meeting or session.
The committee called for an adjournal until the following week.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 02:36