uninterruptedly
|un-in-ter-rupt-ed-ly|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtʌrəptɪdli/
(uninterrupted)
continuous
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uninterruptedly' originates from the Latin word 'interrumpere,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'rumpere' meant 'to break.'
Historical Evolution
'interrumpere' transformed into the Old French word 'interrompre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interrupt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to break between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without interruption.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is continuous and without any breaks or interruptions.
The machine operated uninterruptedly for 24 hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39