adj Uncommon

adjourned

Adjourned (adj) means having been paused or suspended, usually to resume at a later time. Example: “The adjourned session picked up right where it had left off the week before.”

adj

Having been paused or suspended, usually to resume at a later time.

"The adjourned session picked up right where it had left off the week before."

How to use adjourned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a meeting or hearing that has been temporarily stopped.

Common pairings

adjourned meeting adjourned session

Word forms

more adjourned comparative, most adjourned superlative

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The _____ session picked up right where it had left off the week before.

Rhymes for adjourned

burned returned unturned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “adjourned” mean?

The word “adjourned” means having been paused or suspended, usually to resume at a later time. In plain terms, describes a meeting or hearing that has been temporarily stopped.

How do you use “adjourned” in a sentence?

Here is “adjourned” used in a sentence: “The adjourned session picked up right where it had left off the week before.”

What part of speech is “adjourned”?

“Adjourned” is an adjective.

Is “adjourned” a common word?

“Adjourned” is an uncommon word in modern English.