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Suspended

/səˈspɛndɪd/ · adjective

Meaning

Caused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Caused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed.
  2. Hung from above.
  3. (botany, of an ovule) Attached slightly below the summit of the ovary.
  4. (of coffee, food, etc.) Paid for but not consumed by a customer, so that it can be given to a less fortunate person.
  5. (chemistry) A chemical suspension
  6. (music, of a chord) Having had its third omitted and replaced with a major second or perfect fourth.
  7. simple past and past participle of suspend

Example Sentences

There are already strong indications that the relatively high cost of one fully suspended motor with flexible drive to both bogie axles [...] is not much lower than the cost of two fully suspended motors; [...].

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does suspended mean?

Suspended means Caused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed..

What is a synonym for suspended?

Common synonyms include abeyant, dormant, paused, delayed.

What is the opposite of suspended?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use suspended in a sentence?

There are already strong indications that the relatively high cost of one fully suspended motor with flexible drive to both bogie axles [...] is not much lower than the cost of two fully suspended motors; [...].

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