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That willing suspension of disbelief for the moment, which constitutes poetic faith.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Meaning of "suspension" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUSPENSION

suspension  [səˈspɛnʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUSPENSION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Suspension is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUSPENSION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of suspension in the English dictionary

The first definition of suspension in the dictionary is an interruption or temporary revocation. Other definition of suspension is a temporary debarment, as from position, privilege, etc. Suspension is also a deferment, esp of a decision, judgment, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUSPENSION


ascension
əˈsɛnʃən
attention
əˈtɛnʃən
comprehension
ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnʃən
contention
kənˈtɛnʃən
convention
kənˈvɛnʃən
declension
dɪˈklɛnʃən
detention
dɪˈtɛnʃən
dimension
dɪˈmɛnʃən
extension
ɪkˈstɛnʃən
hypertension
ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnʃən
intention
ɪnˈtɛnʃən
intervention
ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃən
invention
ɪnˈvɛnʃən
mention
ˈmɛnʃən
pension
ˈpɛnʃən
prevention
prɪˈvɛnʃən
propension
prəˈpɛnʃən
recension
rɪˈsɛnʃən
retention
rɪˈtɛnʃən
tension
ˈtɛnʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUSPENSION

suspense
suspense account
suspenseful
suspensefully
suspensefulness
suspenseless
suspenser
suspensibility
suspensible
suspension bridge
suspension file
suspension point
suspension points
suspensive
suspensively
suspensiveness
suspensoid
suspensor
suspensorial
suspensories

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUSPENSION

air suspension
coefficient of expansion
commission
disability pension
en pension
Executive Mansion
expansion
file extension
hair extension
hyperextension
hypotension
incomprehension
independent suspension
low-tension
mansion
old age pension
pretension
reading comprehension
retirement pension
surface tension
thermal expansion

Synonyms and antonyms of suspension in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SUSPENSION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «suspension» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of suspension

Translation of «suspension» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUSPENSION

Find out the translation of suspension to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of suspension from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «suspension» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

暂停
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

suspensión
570 millions of speakers

English

suspension
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निलंबन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تَعْلِيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

приостановка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

suspensão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাসপেনশন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

suspension
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penggantungan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aussetzung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

一時停止
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penundaan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự đình chỉ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இடைநீக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निलंबन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

süspansiyon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sospensione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zawieszenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

призупинення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

suspensie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναστολή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skorsing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

upphängning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

utsettelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of suspension

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUSPENSION»

The term «suspension» is very widely used and occupies the 5.021 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUSPENSION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about suspension

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUSPENSION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word suspension.
1
Gillian Anderson
Sometimes I read a script and it's obvious from early on that it's one where the suspension of disbelief has to develop strongly from page one. Some are more reality-based.
2
Traian Basescu
My suspension was a long-planned move... and was done to protect would-be convicts in Romanian politics.
3
Earl Blumenauer
While the United States has largely been missing in action from the diplomatic game, the European Union and Iran have been making progress at developing a formula that would lead to the suspension of Iran's nuclear enrichment program and the start of serious negotiations.
4
Joseph Bologna
The stage is suspension of disbelief. Film is a literal medium.
5
Rita Mae Brown
Intuition is a suspension of logic due to impatience.
6
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
That willing suspension of disbelief for the moment, which constitutes poetic faith.
7
Roger Goodell
I don't want players coming in from the college level that are either trying to avoid a suspension, declare themselves ineligible on their own, hire an agent and decide, 'I'm going to enter into the NFL.'
8
Robert Henri
Good composition is like a suspension bridge - each line adds strength and takes none away.
9
David McCullough
People are so helpful. People will stop what they're doing to show you something, to walk with you through a section of the town, or explain how a suspension bridge really works.
10
Edward Norton
The more you can create that magic bubble, that suspension of disbelief, for a while, the better.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUSPENSION»

Discover the use of suspension in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to suspension and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Suspension
In the tense aftermath of the Civil War, the construction of the East River bridge becomes a target for a group of Southern partisans, led by a fanatical captain, as Detective Tom Braddock's investigation into a murder uncovers hints of the ...
Richard E. Crabbe, 2002
2
Suspension Analysis and Computational Geometry
Revealing suspension geometry design methods in unique detail, John Dixon shows how suspension properties such as bump steer, roll steer, bump camber, compliance steer and roll centres are analysed and controlled by the professional ...
John Dixon, 2009
3
Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible
This book, by America’s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike.
Paul Thede, Lee Parks, 2010
4
Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems
In this book, Dr. Bauer provides an extensive overview of hydropneumatic suspension systems.
Wolfgang Bauer, 2010
5
Semi-Active Suspension Control Design for Vehicles
Several different approaches using different control theories are presented and evaluated in the book, with methodology provided to analyze and evaluate suspension performances while identifying optimal performance bounds.
Sergio M. Savaresi, Charles Poussot-Vassal, Cristiano Spelta, 2010
6
4x4 Suspension Handbook
Author Trenton McGee, 4x4 suspension expert and host of Outdoor Channels Off-Road Adventures, explains 4x4 suspension systems in an easy-to-understand manner.
Trenton McGee, 2008
7
Semi-active Suspension Control: Improved Vehicle Ride and ...
Semi-active Suspension Control provides an overview of vehicle ride control employing smart semi-active damping systems.
Emanuele Guglielmino, Tudor Sireteanu, Charles W. Stammers, 2008
8
Automotive Chassis: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering
The first half of the book is devoted to the latest information on brakes, including friction materials, drums, and rotors. The newest tire information is presented, followed by current suspension, steering, and wheel alignment material.
Tim Gilles, 2005
9
International Conference on Suspension, Cable Supported, and ...
This book comprises about 50 scientific papers presented by academicians, leading engineers, consultants and students from various disciplines of Bridge Engineering Research and Development from India and abroad.
‎2000
10
The Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension & Brakes High-Performance ...
How to get the best from sportscars/kit cars with wishbone front suspension, coil springs and telescopic shocks. Includes ‘chassis’ integrity, geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shockers, testing & adjustment.
Des Hammill, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUSPENSION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term suspension is used in the context of the following news items.
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Roger Goodell upholds Tom Brady suspension
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has upheld Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on integrity of the game, ... «NFL.com, Jul 15»
2
Le'Veon Bell's suspension reduced to two games
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell's three-game suspension has been reduced to two games. The NFL confirmed the suspension reduction in a ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
3
Malaysia Orders Suspension of Two Publications
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—The Malaysian government ordered Friday the suspension of two publications that have been reporting on the troubles faced by ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
4
Tom Brady suspension settlement offer met with 'silence' by NFL, per …
The NFL and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady have discussed a settlement regarding his four-game suspension, according to Mike Florio of Pro ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
5
Greg Hardy's suspension is the same length as Tom Brady's …
Brady's suspension could end up being reduced. But right now, these players, who are being disciplined for two completely different offenses, are receiving the ... «For The Win, Jul 15»
6
Packers' Datone Jones banned 1 game for violating substance …
It was not immediately known whether Jones failed a drug test or missed a test -- either could result in a suspension -- but he talked this offseason about the ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
7
After 11 hours, Tom Brady's suspension appeal finally wraps up
Brady is appealing a four-game suspension handed out for whatever role he had in the under-inflation of the Patriots' footballs during January's AFC ... «Yahoo Sports, Jun 15»
8
J.R. Smith one flagrant foul from suspension
Smith picked up a second flagrant foul in Game 5 of the NBA Finals for trying to run through Draymond Green. This time it was just a flagrant-1, but that still gives ... «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
9
Report: Source predicts Tom Brady's suspension will be overturned
The Patriots and their fans might want to ease up on all the teeth-gnashing and garment-rending because Tom Brady's four-game suspension could be ... «CBSSports.com, May 15»
10
'Deflategate:' 4-game suspension for Tom Brady, $1M fine for Pats
(CNN) The NFL has suspended New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady for four games without pay in relation to the "Deflategate" incident in which the ... «CNN, May 15»

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