moratorium
Moratorium (noun) means an official, temporary halt to an activity or agreement. Example: “The government declared a moratorium on new building permits.”
How to use moratorium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA temporary official suspension of some activity, rule, or repayment.
Word forms
moratoriums plural, moratoria plural
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The government declared a _____ on new building permits.
Etymology
From New Latin moratorium, from Latin moror, "to delay," from mora, "delay."
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What does “moratorium” mean?
The word “moratorium” means an official, temporary halt to an activity or agreement. In plain terms, a temporary official suspension of some activity, rule, or repayment.
How do you pronounce “moratorium”?
“Moratorium” is pronounced mo-ruh-TAW-rih-uhm (/ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “moratorium” in a sentence?
Here is “moratorium” used in a sentence: “The government declared a moratorium on new building permits.”
What is another word for “moratorium”?
Words with a similar meaning to “moratorium” include interruption and recess.
What part of speech is “moratorium”?
“Moratorium” is a noun.
Where does the word “moratorium” come from?
The word “moratorium” comes from New Latin. From New Latin moratorium, from Latin moror, "to delay," from mora, "delay.".
Is “moratorium” a common word?
“Moratorium” is an uncommon word in modern English.