Interruptable vs. Interruptible: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 25, 2023
"Interruptable" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Interruptible," which means capable of being interrupted.
Which is correct: Interruptable or Interruptible
How to spell Interruptible?
Interruptable is Incorrect
Interruptible is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "interrupt" as the root; add "-ible" not "-able".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023
Associate "interruptible" with similar words like "perceptible" or "convertible".
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Oct 25, 2023
Consider "interrupt" + "ible", both end in "t".
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Oct 25, 2023
Use spelling checkers which will flag "interruptable".
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Oct 25, 2023
Recall that "able" doesn't fit well after "interrupt".
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Oct 25, 2023
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Interruptable and Interruptible Definitions
Interruptible
Capable of being interrupted or halted.
The meeting was interruptible for urgent matters.
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Sep 11, 2023
Interruptible
Admitting of interruption in continuity.
The software has an interruptible process.
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Sep 11, 2023
Interruptible
Susceptible to pauses or breaks.
An interruptible power supply allows for seamless switching.
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Sep 11, 2023
Interruptible
Allows for pauses without significant impact.
The procedure is interruptible if needed.
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Sep 11, 2023
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Interruptible
Can be stopped or paused at intervals.
The task was interruptible by design.
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Sep 11, 2023
Interruptible
To break the continuity or uniformity of
Rain interrupted our baseball game.
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Interruptible
To stop (someone engaged in an activity) by saying or doing something
The baby interrupted me while I was on the phone.
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Interruptible
A signal to a computer that stops the execution of a running program so that another action can be performed.
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Interruptible
A circuit that conveys a signal stopping the execution of a running program.
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FAQs
Why is it called Interruptible?
Derived from "interrupt" with the suffix "-ible" indicating capability or susceptibility.
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Oct 25, 2023
What is the singular form of Interruptible?
"Interruptible" (it's an adjective, so it doesn't have a singular/plural distinction).
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023
What is the plural form of Interruptible?
Adjectives like "interruptible" don't have plural forms in English.
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023
Which preposition is used with Interruptible?
Varies by context, e.g., "interruptible by" or "interruptible with".
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Oct 25, 2023
Which article is used with Interruptible?
Both "a" (before consonant sounds) and "an" (before vowel sounds) can be used, but "an" is common due to its pronunciation.
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023
Which vowel is used before Interruptible?
The indefinite article "an" is used: "an interruptible".
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Interruptible?
Any can be used; depends on context.
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Oct 25, 2023
Is Interruptible a negative or positive word?
Neutral, it describes capability.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023
Is Interruptible a countable noun?
"Interruptible" is an adjective, not a noun.
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023
What is the opposite of Interruptible?
"Non-interruptible" or "uninterruptible".
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Oct 25, 2023
What is the first form of Interruptible?
There's no verb form for "interruptible". The related verb is "interrupt".
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023
What is another term for Interruptible?
"Pause-able" or "stoppable", though less formal.
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Oct 25, 2023
Is Interruptible a vowel or consonant?
The term "interruptible" contains both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 25, 2023
Which determiner is used with Interruptible?
It depends on the context; e.g., "this" interruptible process, "that" interruptible function, etc.
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Oct 25, 2023
How is Interruptible used in a sentence?
The streaming service offered an interruptible download feature, allowing users to pause and resume at will.
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Oct 25, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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