Interference

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.tərˈfɪr.əns/

Definitions of interference

noun the act of interfering or the process of being interfered with

Example Sentences

A1 The radio signal was weak due to interference.

A2 The interference from other devices affected the wifi connection.

B1 The referee called a foul for interference during the game.

B2 The political interference in the election process caused controversy.

C1 The scientist conducted experiments to study the effects of electromagnetic interference.

C2 The interference of the government in private affairs was a cause for concern.

verb to come in between or to get in the way of something

Example Sentences

A1 The radio signal was lost due to interference.

A2 She couldn't hear the announcement over the interference from the crowd.

B1 The government was accused of interference in the election process.

B2 The referee warned the player for interference during the game.

C1 The scientist conducted an experiment to study the interference patterns of light waves.

C2 The company filed a lawsuit against their competitor for alleged interference in their business operations.

Examples of interference in a Sentence

formal The experiment results were affected by electromagnetic interference.

informal The radio kept cutting out because of interference.

slang Stop messing with my WiFi, you're causing interference.

figurative Don't let negative thoughts be an interference in achieving your goals.

Grammatical Forms of interference

past tense

interfered

plural

interferences

comparative

more interference

superlative

most interference

present tense

interferes

future tense

will interfere

perfect tense

has interfered

continuous tense

is interfering

singular

interference

positive degree

interference

infinitive

to interfere

gerund

interfering

participle

interfered

Origin and Evolution of interference

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'interference' originated from Latin 'interferre' which means 'to strike against, to come in contact with'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'interference' evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to obstructing, hindering, or disrupting a process or communication.