Intermission (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Synonyms

• Break
• Interruption
• Suspension
• Pause

Hypernyms

• Time Interval

Hyponyms

• Caesura
• Rest Period
• Dead Air
• Halftime
• Blackout
• Lapse
• Postponement
• Time-out
• Time Lag
• Relief
• Respite
• Delay
• Wait
• Letup

Meaning ²

The act of suspending activity temporarily.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Related Words

• Intermit (verb)