hiatus
5 synonyms for hiatus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous.
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 hiatus
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
go on hiatus
a brief hiatus
after a hiatus
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin "hiatus" (an opening), from "hio" meaning "to stand open, yawn."
Full origin of hiatus →Frequently asked questions
What does “hiatus” mean?
The word “hiatus” means a gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous. In plain terms, a pause or break in something — a TV show, a career, a process — with the sense that it will likely resume later.
How do you pronounce “hiatus”?
“Hiatus” is pronounced heye-AY-tuhs (/haɪˈeɪtəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “hiatus” in a sentence?
Here is “hiatus” used in a sentence: “The show is going on hiatus after this season.”
What part of speech is “hiatus”?
“Hiatus” is a noun.
Where does the word “hiatus” come from?
The word “hiatus” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin "hiatus" (an opening), from "hio" meaning "to stand open, yawn.".
Is “hiatus” a common word?
“Hiatus” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hiatus” have?
“Hiatus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous.
