uninterrupted

Uninterrupted is an adjective meaning continuing without interruption or break. It describes a sequence, period, or process that proceeds without any disruption from start to finish. The word combines the prefix un- with the adjective interrupted. It is commonly used to modify time spans, streams, services, and processes, signaling that no deliberate or accidental break occurred.

Common usages include uninterrupted sleep, an uninterrupted workflow, and an uninterrupted data stream. In technology, terms like uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and uninterrupted broadcast refer to systems designed to avoid downtime or loss of continuity. In research, journalism, and documentation, an uninterrupted sequence of observations or events denotes that records cover the intended period without gaps.

Usage notes: the exact threshold for what counts as an interruption depends on context; minor, momentary fluctuations may be considered negligible in some cases. Related terms include continuous, non-stop, and seamless, while antonyms are interrupted or broken. The word is typically written as a single word.