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Definitions for: Suspense
[n] an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years"
[n] excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play kept the audience in suspense"
[n] apprehension about what is going to happen
Webster (1913) Definition: Sus*pense", a. [F. suspens, L. suspensus, p. p. of
suspendere. See Suspend.]
1. Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
[Obs.]
[The great light of day] suspense in heaven.
--Milton.
2. Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt. [Obs.]
``Expectation held his look suspense.'' --Milton.
Sus*pense", n. [From F. suspens, a. See Suspense,
a.]
1. The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of
uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension;
indetermination; indecision; as, the suspense of a person
waiting for the verdict of a jury.
Ten days the prophet in suspense remained. --Denham.
Upon the ticklish balance of suspense. --Cowper.
2. Cessation for a time; stop; pause.
A cool suspense from pleasure and from pain. --Pope.
3. [Cf. F. suspense.] (Law) A temporary cessation of one's
right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of
land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.
Suspense account (Bookkeeping), an account in which
receipts or disbursements are temporarily entered until
their proper position in the books is determined.
See Also: anticipation, apprehension, apprehensiveness, doubt, doubtfulness, dread, dubiety, dubiousness, expectancy, incertitude, uncertainty
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