Moratorium

Pronunciation: /mɔˈrəˌtɔriəm/

Definitions of moratorium

noun a suspension of activity

Example Sentences

A1 The government announced a moratorium on new construction projects.

A2 The company decided to impose a moratorium on hiring new employees.

B1 The moratorium on fishing in the area was put in place to protect endangered species.

B2 The moratorium on nuclear testing was a significant step towards global disarmament.

C1 The moratorium on international trade agreements was met with mixed reactions from world leaders.

C2 The moratorium on capital punishment sparked a national debate on the ethics of the death penalty.

Examples of moratorium in a Sentence

formal The government imposed a moratorium on new construction projects in the protected wildlife area.

informal They decided to put a temporary stop on all new building work in the nature reserve.

slang They called a timeout on any new development in the wildlife sanctuary.

figurative She declared a moratorium on dating until she figured out what she really wanted in a partner.

Grammatical Forms of moratorium

• plural: moratoriums
• comparative: more moratorium
• superlative: most moratorium
• present tense: moratorium
• future tense: will moratorium
• perfect tense: has moratoriumed
• continuous tense: is moratoriuming
• singular: moratorium
• positive degree: moratorium
• infinitive: to moratorium
• gerund: moratoriuming
• participle: moratoriumed

Origin and Evolution of moratorium

First Known Use: 1875 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'moratorium' originated from the Latin word 'morari', meaning 'to delay'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to refer to a temporary delay or suspension of an activity, the term 'moratorium' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including financial and political contexts.