Definition of Postponement

1. Noun. Time during which some action is awaited. "He ordered a hold in the action"

Exact synonyms: Delay, Hold, Time Lag, Wait
Generic synonyms: Break, Intermission, Interruption, Pause, Suspension
Specialized synonyms: Extension, Moratorium, Retardation
Derivative terms: Delay, Delay, Hold, Hold, Wait

2. Noun. Act of putting off to a future time.
Exact synonyms: Deferment, Deferral
Generic synonyms: Delay, Holdup
Specialized synonyms: Adjournment
Derivative terms: Defer, Defer, Postpone

Definition of Postponement

1. n. The act of postponing; a deferring, or putting off, to a future time; a temporary delay.

Definition of Postponement

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Postponement

postneonatal
postnuptial
postop
postoperative
postoperatively
postops
postoral
postorbital
postorgasmic
postpaid
postpartum
postpollination
postponable
postpone
postponed
postponement (current term)
postponements
postponer
postponers
postpones
postponing
postpose
postposed
postposes
postposing
postposition
postpositional
postpositions
postpositive
postpositively

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