intermission

The definition of an intermission is a brief pause during two periods of activity.

(noun)

An example of an intermission is a break between two parts of a concert.

See intermission in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an intermitting or being intermitted; interruption
an interval of time between periods of activity; pause, as between acts of a play

Origin: L intermissio < intermissus, pp. of intermittere

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noun

The act of intermitting or the state of being intermitted.
A respite or recess.
The period between the acts of a theatrical or musical performance. See Synonyms at pause.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English intermissioun

Origin: , from Old French intermission

Origin: , from Latin intermissiō, intermissiōn-

Origin: , from intermissus

Origin: , past participle of intermittere, to interrupt; see intermit

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