Uninterrupted

/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛɹəptɪd/ adjective

Definition

Continuing without any breaks or pauses; not stopped or interrupted.

Etymology

From un- (not) + interrupted (past participle of interrupt, from Latin interrumpere meaning to break in). The prefix un- negates the meaning, creating its opposite.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English loves adding prefixes to flip meaning—'un-' is one of the most powerful tools in English, appearing in over 4,000 words! It's fascinating how a two-letter prefix can completely reverse a word's meaning.

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