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   In·ter·mis·sion

   /ˌin(t)ərˈmiSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a pause or break: "he was granted an intermission in his studies"
   • ▪ an interval between parts of a play, movie, or concert.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin intermissio(n-), from the verb intermittere (see intermit).

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   The meaning of INTERMISSION is an interval between the parts of an entertainment (such as the acts of a play). How to use intermission in a sentence.

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   Intermission definition: a short interval between the acts of a play or parts of a public performance, usually a period of approximately 10 or 15 minutes, allowing the performers and audience a rest.. See examples of INTERMISSION used in a sentence.

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   The lengthy pause in the middle of a play or concert is called an intermission. If you're hungry, you might have time to grab a snack during the intermission.

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   INTERMISSION meaning: a short break between the parts of a performance (such as a play, movie, or concert)

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   1. a short interval allowing a rest between the acts of a play or parts of a performance. 2. a period during which action temporarily ceases; an interval between periods of activity. 3. the act of intermitting or the state of being intermitted.

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   1. a short interval between the acts of a play or parts of a public performance, usually a period of approximately 10 or 15 minutes, allowing the performers and audience a rest. 2. a period during which action temporarily ceases; an interval between periods of action or activity. They studied for hours without an intermission.

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    intermission. noun. /ˌɪntəˈmɪʃn/. /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃn/. [countable, uncountable] (especially North American English) a short period of time between the parts of a play, film, etc. Coffee was served during the intermission. (North American English) After intermission, the second band played.

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    intermission meaning, definition, what is intermission: a short period of time between the parts...: Learn more.