suspense

Εννοια

Noun

1. The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
2. the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
3. The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
4. A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.
5. A deadline.

Adj

1. (obsolete) Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
2. (obsolete) Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/səˈspɛns/

Ετυμολογία

From Middle English suspense, suspence, from Anglo-Norman suspens (as in en suspens) and Old French suspens, from Latin suspēnsus.