An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process).

Etymology (EN): From L. interruptus, p.p. of interrumpere “break apart, break through,” from → inter- “between” + rumpere “to break,” → rupture.

Etymology (PE): Andarsalidan, from andar-, → inter-,

• salidan, as in gosalidan “to break; to snap asunder,” → fault.