The action of temporarily preventing something from continuing, or a system of springs and shock absorbers in vehicles. In chemistry, a mixture where particles are dispersed but not dissolved.
From Latin 'suspendere' meaning 'to hang up', from 'sub-' (under) and 'pendere' (to hang). The meaning evolved from literal hanging to temporary stopping or holding in place.
The word beautifully captures the concept of something hanging in limbo - whether it's a student suspended from school, particles suspended in liquid, or a car's suspension keeping passengers comfortable by 'hanging' the cabin above the wheels!
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