Hiatus: alternatives and connections

To strain apart; to sever by fracture; to divide with violence; as, to break a rope or chain; to break a seal; to break an axle; to break rocks or co…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

An opening in anything made by breaking or parting; as, a gap in a fence; an opening for a passage or entrance; an opening which implies a breach or…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The act of interrupting, or breaking in upon.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

of Open

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

A fragment or part of anything separated from the whole, in any manner, as by cutting, splitting, breaking, or tearing; a part; a portion; as, a piec…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Alt. of Defervescency

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

The act of remitting, surrendering, resigning, or giving up.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

A remitting; a giving up; surrender; as, the remittal of the first fruits.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Alt. of Subsidency

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; removal or putting an end to; as, the abatement of a nuisanc…

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

A small opening, perforation, or orifice; a fenestra.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended; pendency; as, suspension from a hook.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.