Suspension
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Suspension or suspended may refer to:
Science and engineering
- Suspension (topology), in mathematics
- Suspension (dynamical systems), in mathematics
- Suspension of a ring, in mathematics
- Suspension (chemistry), mixture of two chemicals with the property that one does not rapidly settle out
- Suspension (vehicle), system of linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels
- Suspension (motorcycle), system of linkages that connects a motorcycle to its wheels
- Bicycle suspension, system of linkages that connects a bicycle to its wheels
- The superstructure of a suspension bridge
- Suspensory behavior, a type of arboreal locomotion most popularly exhibited by primates
Temporary revocation of privileges
- Suspension (punishment), form of punishment for violating rules in the workforce and academia
- Suspension of driving privileges ("suspended driver's license")
- Administrative License Suspension (ALS), a form of driving privilege suspension that does not require a court hearing
Entertainment
- Suspension (music), one or more notes temporarily held before resolving to a chord tone
- Suspension (film), 2008 film directed by Alec Joler and Ethan Shaftel
- Suspended (film), 1987 Polish film
- Suspended (video game) (1983), an interactive fiction video game
Eroticism
- Suspension bondage, the act of suspending a human body using suspension ropes, cables, or chains
- Suspension (body modification), the act of suspending a human body from hooks that have been put through body piercings
See also
- Suspension, a form of scribal abbreviation in medieval manuscripts
- Suspended animation