Main Entry:

sus·pense

Pronunciation:

\sə-ˈspen(t)s\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from suspendre

Date:

15th century

1: the state of being suspended : suspension2 a: mental uncertainty : anxiety b: pleasant excitement as to a decision or outcome <a novel of suspense>3: the state or character of being undecided or doubtful : indecisiveness

— sus·pense·ful \-fəl\ adjective

— sus·pense·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— sus·pense·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun

— sus·pense·less \-ləs\ adjective