Suspense vs. Suspence
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Suspense
Suspense is a state of mental uncertainty, anxiety, of being undecided, or of being doubtful. In a dramatic work, suspense is the anticipation of the outcome of a plot or of the solution to an uncertainty, puzzle, or mystery, particularly as it affects a character for whom one has sympathy. However, suspense is not exclusive to fiction.
Suspense (noun)
The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
Suspense (noun)
the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
Suspense (noun)
The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
Suspense (noun)
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 (adjective)
Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
Suspense (adjective)
Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.
Suspence (noun)
obsolete spelling of suspense
Suspense (adjective)
Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
Suspense (adjective)
Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.
Suspense (noun)
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.
Suspense (noun)
Cessation for a time; stop; pause.
Suspense (noun)
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 (noun)
apprehension about what is going to happen
Suspense (noun)
an uncertain cognitive state;
"the matter remained in suspense for several years"
Suspense (noun)
excited anticipation of an approaching climax;
"the play kept the audience in suspense"
