interruptive
|in-ter-rup-tive|
C1
/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪv/
(interrupt)
break in continuity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interruptive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interruptivus', where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'rumpere' meant 'to break'.
Historical Evolution
'interruptivus' transformed into the Old French word 'interuptif', and eventually became the modern English word 'interruptive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to break between', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing interruptions'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing or tending to cause interruptions.
The interruptive noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45