adjournment
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for adjournment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of pausing or ending a meeting or session, or the period during which it is paused.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use adjournment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French ajornement, from ajourner ("to adjourn") plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.
Full origin of adjournment →Frequently asked questions
What does “adjournment” mean?
The word “adjournment” means the act of pausing or ending a meeting or session, or the period during which it is paused. In plain terms, the break or pause in a meeting, trial, or formal proceeding.
How do you use “adjournment” in a sentence?
Here is “adjournment” used in a sentence: “The lawyers used the adjournment to review new evidence.”
What is another word for “adjournment”?
Words with a similar meaning to “adjournment” include procrastination.
What part of speech is “adjournment”?
“Adjournment” is a noun.
Where does the word “adjournment” come from?
The word “adjournment” comes from Old French. From Old French ajornement, from ajourner ("to adjourn") plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.