How Do You Spell INTERMISSION?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəmˈɪʃən] (IPA)

Intermission is a commonly misspelled word. It is pronounced as /ɪntəˈmɪʃən/ with an emphasis on the second syllable. The spelling of the word can be confusing as the prefix "inter-" is usually followed by a consonant, but in this case, it is followed by a vowel. The correct spelling is "intermission", with two "n's" and two "s's". It refers to a short period of rest during a performance or event, typically a play, movie or concert.

INTERMISSION Meaning and Definition

1. Intermission is a noun that refers to a brief period of rest or relief between two activities or parts of a longer event or performance. It is commonly associated with theater, cinema, or other performances, where it denotes the break or pause that occurs between acts or scenes. During an intermission, the audience is given a chance to stretch their legs, use restroom facilities, refresh themselves, or look forward to the next part of the performance.

   Typically, an intermission serves multiple purposes. It allows the performers to rest, change costumes, and prepare for the next part of the show, while also providing the audience an opportunity to relax, socialize, or discuss the performance thus far. Some intermissions may also be used as a commercial break in order to promote products or services.

   In addition to its use in the realm of performances, intermission can also be applied to any situation that involves a temporary halt or pause in an ongoing process. For example, it may be used to describe a break taken during a meeting or conference, a recess in sports games, or even a break in a television program. In all cases, the primary purpose of an intermission is to allow participants or viewers a brief interruption to recharge, regroup, or prepare before continuing with the main event.

2. 1. A temporary cessation of symptoms or of any action. 2. An interval between two paroxysms of a disease, such as malaria.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. Cessation for a time; pause; temporary interruption.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INTERMISSION

• intermision
• intermition
• internission
• intrmission
• intermisson
• intarmission
• intormission
• intermiation
• intermissiv
• inturmisson
• intermeshion
• Intoromission
• intermixshion
• intermishion
• Intermittion
• intercission

Etymology of INTERMISSION

The word "intermission" originated from the Latin word "intermissio", which is a combination of the prefix "inter" meaning "between" or "among", and the verb "mittere" meaning "to send". In its original Latin form, "intermissio" referred to a pause or interruption between two activities or periods of time. Over time, this term was adopted into Old French as "intermission" and later entered English with the same spelling and meaning.

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Plural form of INTERMISSION is INTERMISSIONS