act of suspending; state of being suspended; postponement; temporary debarment; framework that supports a vehicle on its axles (Mechanics); particles suspended in a fluid (Chemistry)
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Suspension Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
The state of a solid when its particles are mixed with, but undissolved in, a fluid, and are capable of separation by straining; also, any substance in this state.
The state of a solid when its particles are mixed with, but undissolved in, a fluid, and are capable of separation by straining; also, any substance in this state.
(n.)
The prolongation of one or more tones of a chord into the chord which follows, thus producing a momentary discord, suspending the concord which the ear expects. Cf. Retardation.
The prolongation of one or more tones of a chord into the chord which follows, thus producing a momentary discord, suspending the concord which the ear expects. Cf. Retardation.
(n.)
The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended; pendency; as, suspension from a hook.
The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended; pendency; as, suspension from a hook.
(n.)
Of the payment of what is due; as, the suspension of a mercantile firm or of a bank.
Of the payment of what is due; as, the suspension of a mercantile firm or of a bank.
(n.)
Of the action or execution of law, etc.; as, the suspension of the habeas corpus act.
Of the action or execution of law, etc.; as, the suspension of the habeas corpus act.
(n.)
Of punishment, or sentence of punishment.
Of punishment, or sentence of punishment.
(n.)
Of labor, study, pain, etc.
Of labor, study, pain, etc.
(n.)
Of decision, determination, judgment, etc.; as, to ask a suspension of judgment or opinion in view of evidence to be produced.
Of decision, determination, judgment, etc.; as, to ask a suspension of judgment or opinion in view of evidence to be produced.
(n.)
Of a person in respect of the exercise of his office, powers, prerogative, etc.; as, the suspension of a student or of a clergyman.
Of a person in respect of the exercise of his office, powers, prerogative, etc.; as, the suspension of a student or of a clergyman.
(n.)
Especially, temporary delay, interruption, or cessation
Especially, temporary delay, interruption, or cessation
(n.)
A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary.
A stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary.
(n.)
A keeping of the hearer in doubt and in attentive expectation of what is to follow, or of what is to be the inference or conclusion from the arguments or observations employed.
A keeping of the hearer in doubt and in attentive expectation of what is to follow, or of what is to be the inference or conclusion from the arguments or observations employed.
(n.)
A conditional withholding, interruption, or delay; as, the suspension of a payment on the performance of a condition.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutA conditional withholding, interruption, or delay; as, the suspension of a payment on the performance of a condition.
suspension
\sus*pen"sion\ (?), n. [cf. f. suspension, l. suspensio arched work, imperfect pronunciation. see suspend.]
1. the act of suspending, or the state of being suspended; pendency; as, suspension from a hook.
2. especially, temporary delay, interruption, or cessation; as: (a) of labor, study, pain, etc. (b) of decision, determination, judgment, etc.; as, to ask a suspension of judgment or opinion in view of evidence to be produced. (c) of the payment of what is due; as, the suspension of a mercantile firm or of a bank. (d) of punishment, or sentence of punishment. (e) of a person in respect of the exercise of his office, powers, prerogative, etc.; as, the suspension of a student or of a clergyman. (f) of the action or execution of law, etc.; as, the suspension of the habeas corpus act.
3. a conditional withholding, interruption, or delay; as, the suspension of a payment on the performance of a condition.
4. the state of a solid when its particles are mixed with, but undissolved in, a fluid, and are capable of separation by straining; also, any substance in this state.
5. (rhet.) a keeping of the hearer in doubt and in attentive expectation of what is to follow, or of what is to be the inference or conclusion from the arguments or observations employed.
6. (scots law) a stay or postponement of execution of a sentence condemnatory by means of letters of suspension granted on application to the lord ordinary.
7. (mus.) the prolongation of one or more tones of a chord into the chord which follows, thus producing a momentary discord, suspending the concord which the ear expects. cf. retardation.
similar words(8)
suspension bridge
suspension of arms
colloidal suspension
suspension scale
suspension system
points of suspension
pleas in suspension
in suspension
A hanging from a support.
Meaning
Wilful act of deferral of one's critical faculties.
Origin
Originated in critical notices of theatrical events, where the audience joins in believing in the unbelievable to further the aims of the play.
© 2004 The Phrase Finder. Take a look at Phrase Finder’s sister site, the Phrases Thesaurus, a subscription service for professional writers & language lovers.Wilful act of deferral of one's critical faculties.
Origin
Originated in critical notices of theatrical events, where the audience joins in believing in the unbelievable to further the aims of the play.
Noun
1. a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
(hypernym) mixture
(hyponym) slurry
(derivation) suspend
2. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
(synonym) pause, intermission, break, interruption
(hypernym) time interval, interval
(hyponym) lapse
(derivation) freeze, suspend
3. temporary cessation or suspension
(synonym) abeyance
(hypernym) inaction, inactivity, inactiveness
(hyponym) cold storage
(derivation) freeze, suspend
4. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
(synonym) respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement
(hypernym) interruption, break
(hyponym) defervescence
(derivation) freeze, suspend
5. a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
(synonym) suspension system
(hypernym) mechanical system
(part-holonym) motor vehicle, automotive vehicle
(part-meronym) shock absorber, shock, cushion
6. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely); "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"
(synonym) dangling, hanging
(hypernym) support, supporting
(derivation) suspend
7. a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
(synonym) temporary removal
(hypernym) debarment
(hyponym) rustication
(derivation) suspend, debar
Suspension Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
The mounting for a microphone capsule, generally designed to provide some degree of mechanical isolation between the capsule or transducer and the microphone body in order to reduce handling noise.
Suspension Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Suspension may refer to:
In science and engineering:
In science and engineering:
- Suspension (topology), in mathematics
- Suspension (dynamical systems), in mathematics
- Suspension (chemistry), mixture of two chemicals with the property that one does not rapidly settle out
- Suspension (vehicle), system of linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels
- Suspension (motorcycle), system of linkages that connects a motorcycle to its wheels
- Bicycle suspension, system of linkages that connects a bicycle to its wheels
- The superstructure of a suspension bridge
- Suspensory behavior, a type of arboreal locomotion most popularly exhibited by primates
- Thunk (delayed computation), in computer science
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Suspension Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
SUSPENSION - A temporary stop of a right, of a law, and the like.
In times of war the habeas corpus act maybe suspended by lawful authority.
There may be a suspension of an officer's duties or powers, when he is charged with crimes.
Suspension of a right in an estate is a partial extinguishment, or an extinguishment for a time. It differs from an extinguishment in this. A suspended right may be revived; one extinguished is absolutely dead.
The suspension of a statute for a limited time operates so as to prevent its operation for the time, but it hits not the effect of a repeal.
Scotch law. That form of law by which the effect of a sentence-condemnatory, that has not yet received execution, is stayed or postponed, till the cause be again considered. Suspension is competent also, even where there is no decree, for putting a stop to any illegal act whatsoever.
Letters of suspension bear the form of a summons, which contains a warrant to cite the charger.
eccl. law. An ecclesiastical censure, by which a spiritual person is either interdicted tho exercise of his ecclesiastical function, or hin-dered from receiving the profits of his benefice. It may be partial or total; for a limited time, or forever, when it is called deprivation or amotion.
SUSPENSION OF ARMS - An agreement between belligerents, made for a short time or for a particular place, to cease hostilities between them.
SUSPENSION OF A RIGHT - The act by which a party is deprived of the exercise of his right, for a time.
When a right is suspended by operation of law, the right is revived the moment the bar is removed; but when the right is suspended by the act of the party, it is gone forever.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
Courtesy of the 'Lectric Law Library.In times of war the habeas corpus act maybe suspended by lawful authority.
There may be a suspension of an officer's duties or powers, when he is charged with crimes.
Suspension of a right in an estate is a partial extinguishment, or an extinguishment for a time. It differs from an extinguishment in this. A suspended right may be revived; one extinguished is absolutely dead.
The suspension of a statute for a limited time operates so as to prevent its operation for the time, but it hits not the effect of a repeal.
Scotch law. That form of law by which the effect of a sentence-condemnatory, that has not yet received execution, is stayed or postponed, till the cause be again considered. Suspension is competent also, even where there is no decree, for putting a stop to any illegal act whatsoever.
Letters of suspension bear the form of a summons, which contains a warrant to cite the charger.
eccl. law. An ecclesiastical censure, by which a spiritual person is either interdicted tho exercise of his ecclesiastical function, or hin-dered from receiving the profits of his benefice. It may be partial or total; for a limited time, or forever, when it is called deprivation or amotion.
SUSPENSION OF ARMS - An agreement between belligerents, made for a short time or for a particular place, to cease hostilities between them.
SUSPENSION OF A RIGHT - The act by which a party is deprived of the exercise of his right, for a time.
When a right is suspended by operation of law, the right is revived the moment the bar is removed; but when the right is suspended by the act of the party, it is gone forever.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
Suspension Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
Suspending the use of a pesticide when EPA deems it necessary to prevent an imminent hazard resulting from its continued use. An emergency suspension takes effect immediately; under an ordinary suspension a registrant can request a hearing before the suspension goes into effect. Such a hearing process might take six months.
Provided as a public service by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A dispersion of solid particles which are large enough to be seen and will settle out on standing. The medium of dispersion is liquid.
Suspension Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
