Postponement Meaning
/poʊˈstpoʊnmənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
Sentence Examples
The rain necessitated a postponement of the picnic.
The director became really anxious at this second postponement.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sudden storm caused the ____ of the outdoor wedding ceremony planned for Saturday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the trial was granted after the defense requested more time to prepare its case.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English postpone Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English postponement From postpone + -ment.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The postponement of homosexual behavior in men who know that they are homosexual can cause psychological anxiety and retard mature ego development."
— 1976 February 7, Philip Gambone, “Coming Out: The Gay Identity Process”, in Gay Community News, volume 3, number 32, page 4:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The sudden storm caused the ____ of the outdoor wedding ceremony planned for Saturday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the trial was granted after the defense requested more time to prepare its case.