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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a meeting or hearing that has been temporarily stopped.
Common pairings
adjourned meeting
adjourned session
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more adjourned
- Superlative
- most adjourned
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The _____ session picked up right where it had left off the week before.
Rhymes for adjourned
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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.
