Hiatus

Pronunciation: /haɪˈeɪtəs/

Definitions of hiatus

noun a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, or action

Example Sentences

A1 I am taking a hiatus from social media to focus on my studies.

A2 During the summer, many TV shows go on hiatus and return in the fall.

B1 The band announced they would be going on hiatus after their world tour.

B2 After a long hiatus, the author finally released a new book.

C1 The company decided to put their expansion plans on hiatus due to economic uncertainty.

C2 The artist's hiatus from public life only increased the anticipation for their comeback.

Examples of hiatus in a Sentence

formal The project has been put on hiatus until further notice.

informal We're taking a hiatus from work next week to go on vacation.

slang I'm on a hiatus from dating right now, just focusing on myself.

figurative His creativity went on hiatus for a while, but now he's back with new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of hiatus

• plural: hiatuses
• comparative: more hiatus
• superlative: most hiatus
• present tense: hiatus
• future tense: will hiatus
• perfect tense: has/have hiatused
• continuous tense: is/are hiatusing
• singular: hiatus
• positive degree: hiatus
• infinitive: to hiatus
• gerund: hiatusing
• participle: hiatused

Origin and Evolution of hiatus

First Known Use: 1563 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'hiatus' originated from the Latin word 'hiātus' which means 'gaping' or 'opening'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in English to refer to a break or gap in time or space, the word 'hiatus' has evolved to also describe a pause or interruption in a series or process.