suspensions (Meaning)
suspensions
a system consisting of a solid dispersed in a solid, liquid, or gas usually in particles of larger than colloidal size, the state of being suspended, the period during which someone or something is suspended, something suspended, the system of devices (such as springs) supporting the upper part of a vehicle on the axles, the act of hanging, the means by which something is suspended, a rhetorical device whereby the principal idea is deferred to the end of a sentence or longer unit, a system consisting of a solid dispersed in a solid, liquid, or gas usually in particles of larger than colloidal size compare emulsion, temporary withholding (as of belief or decision), the state of a substance when its particles are mixed with but not dissolved in a fluid or solid, the system of devices (as springs) supporting the upper part of a vehicle on the axles, the tone thus held over, the holding over of one or more musical tones of a chord into the following chord producing a momentary discord and suspending the concord which the ear expects, stoppage of payment of business obligations, the act or an instance of suspending, a substance in this state, the state of a substance when its particles are mixed with but undissolved in a fluid or solid, such a dissonance which resolves downward compare anticipation, retardation, temporary abrogation of a law or rule, temporary removal (as from office or privileges), the act of suspending, a substance in this state see oral suspension
Synonyms & Antonyms of suspensions
Synonyms:
- slumbers
- hibernations
- standstills
- downtimes
- layoffs
- remissions
- hypnoses
- reposes
- torpors
- impasses
- rests
- sleeps
Antonyms:
suspensions Sentence Examples
- The suspension bridge swayed gently in the wind, its cables creaking rhythmically.
- The vehicle's suspension system absorbed the bumps in the road, providing a smooth ride.
- The suspension of disbelief is essential for enjoying a work of fiction.
- The judge suspended the sentence of the convicted criminal, giving them a chance to rehabilitate.
- The teacher suspended the student for disruptive behavior, sending them home for a period of time.
- The suspension of disbelief is essential for enjoying a work of fiction.
- The suspension of the basketball player was a severe punishment for their misconduct.
- The suspension of the company's operations was due to financial difficulties.
- The suspension of the state's sales tax was a temporary measure to stimulate the economy.
- The suspension of payments on the loan was granted until the borrower could get back on their feet.
FAQs About the word suspensions
a system consisting of a solid dispersed in a solid, liquid, or gas usually in particles of larger than colloidal size, the state of being suspended, the period
moratoria,suspenses, suspended animations, abeyances, recessions, inactions, deep freezes, recesses, dormancies, cold storages
continuations, renewals, continuances, resuscitations,resumptions,recommencements
The suspension bridge swayed gently in the wind, its cables creaking rhythmically.
The vehicle's suspension system absorbed the bumps in the road, providing a smooth ride.
The suspension of disbelief is essential for enjoying a work of fiction.
The judge suspended the sentence of the convicted criminal, giving them a chance to rehabilitate.
