adjournment
3 synonyms 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
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use adjournment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
request an adjournment
brief adjournment
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.
