adjournment
The word “adjournment” has 3 syllables: ad-journ-ment
It's pronounced as /əˈdʒɝːn.mənt/
What is synonym and antonym for adjournment?
In the thesaurus, “adjournment” has 30 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for adjournment along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for adjournment
- bumper
- caesura
- comma
- discontinuance
- discontinuity
- gap
- hiatus
- hiccough
- hiccup
- interim
- interlude
- intermission
- interregnum
- interruption
- interspace
- interstice
- interval
- lag
- lapse
- lull
- parenthesis
- pause
- recess
- respite
- rest
- space
- subinterval
- suspension
- time lag
- window
Antonyms for adjournment
- continuation
- continuity
- continuum
- procession
- progression
- run
- stretch
Meanings of adjournment
- noun
- The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning.
- Ampliatio.
Example Sentences
- The judge called for an adjournment due to new developments in the case.
- The meeting ended with a formal adjournment at 4 p.m.
- Unexpected weather forced the adjournment of the outdoor ceremony.
- The council voted in favor of an immediate adjournment.
- After the adjournment, the members gathered informally to chat.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to adjournment, such as: bumper, caesura, comma, continuation, continuity, continuum, discontinuance.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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