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Definition of Intermission
1. Noun. The act of suspending activity temporarily.
2. Noun. A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.
Generic synonyms: Interval, Time Interval
Specialized synonyms: Lapse, Blackout, Caesura, Dead Air, Delay, Hold, Postponement, Time Lag, Wait, Halftime, Relief, Respite, Rest, Rest Period, Time-out, Letup, Lull
Derivative terms: Break, Pause, Pause, Suspend
Definition of Intermission
1. n. The act or the state of intermitting; the state of being neglected or disused; disuse; discontinuance.
Definition of Intermission
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Medical Definition of Intermission
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1. The act or the state of intermitting; the state of being neglected or disused; disuse; discontinuance.
2. Cessation for a time; an intervening period of time; an interval; a temporary pause; as, to labour without intermission; an intermission of ten minutes. "Rest or intermission none I find." (Milton)
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