uninterruptible

adjective

un·​interruptible
¦ən+
: not able to be interrupted
also : serving as a backup source of electricity in the event of an interruption of normal power (as during a blackout)
an uninterruptible power system

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + interruptible

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“Uninterruptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninterruptible. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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