interval vs suspension

suspension vs interval

interval and suspension both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
interval	Yes	No	No	No
suspension	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, suspension is a hyponym of interval; that is, suspension is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interval:

interval: a definite length of time marked off by two instants
suspension: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Other hyponyms of interval include access time, distance, space, embolism, intercalation, seek time, time constant, slot, time slot, lunitidal interval, absence, break, intermission, interruption, pause, interlude, interim, lag, meantime, meanwhile, latent period, latency, latent period, reaction time, response time, eternity, cycle, rhythm, round, lead time, period, float, latency, rotational latency, processing time.

interval (noun)	suspension (noun)
the distance between things	the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints	a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
the difference in pitch between two notes	a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
a definite length of time marked off by two instants	an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
	temporary cessation or suspension
	a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
	a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Difference between interval and suspension

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