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uninterrupted

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌənɪnɝˈəptɪd// UK //ˌʌnˌɪntəɹˈʌptɪd// un·in·ter·rupt·ed

adj. happening without any breaks or stops. You use this to describe something that continues smoothly from start to finish.

adj. continuing without any breaks, pauses, or interference. Often used to describe periods of time, views, or physical paths.


SIMPLE

I finally had eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel room offers an uninterrupted view of the ocean from the private balcony.

COMPLEX

To finish the report by the deadline, she required at least four hours of uninterrupted concentration, away from the constant pings of her email and phone.

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Origin

From un- + interrupted.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun, but can also follow linking verbs like 'remain' or 'be'.

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