hiatus meaning

hiatus as a noun

1. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

   Synonyms: suspension, respite, reprieve, abatement

   Type of: interruption

   Kinds: defervescence, remission

2. a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript)

   Type of: piece

3. a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure

   Synonyms: foramen

   Type of: opening

   Kinds: interventricular foramen, foramen magnum

How to pronounce hiatus

hiatus is pronounced /haɪˈeɪtəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.