interruptibility
Openness to distraction
Interruptibility is the quality of being able to be interrupted.
In workplace contexts, it describes how available someone is for unplanned communication: Her open-door policy signals high interruptibility.
Software systems have interruptibility when processes can be paused without data loss.
The word appears in discussions of productivity, attention management, and system design.
Calm during delays
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- adaptabilityAbility to adjust readily
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
accommodating · multitasking · threshold · sensitivity · susceptibility · permeability · vulnerability · robustness
Disruption of order
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
stoppage · halt · suspension · discontinuity · obstruction · hindrance · blockage · cessation
Sustained single-minded attention
- focusConcentrated attention point
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
immersion · flow state · deep work · mindfulness · presence · awareness · attention span · cognitive load
Ease of approach
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- approachabilityQuality of seeming welcoming
- opennessQuality of being accessible
- receptivityWillingness to accept ideas
responsiveness · reachability · open-door policy · on-call · do not disturb · office hours · scheduling · boundaries
Mild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
bother · vexation · impatience · displeasure · pestering · notification overload · meeting fatigue · Zoom fatigue
patience
Calm during delays
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- adaptabilityAbility to adjust readily
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
resilience · accommodating · multitasking · threshold · sensitivity · susceptibility · permeability · vulnerability · robustness · composure
disturbance
Disruption of order
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
break · stoppage · halt · suspension · discontinuity · obstruction · hindrance · blockage · cessation · hiatus
concentration
Sustained single-minded attention
- focusConcentrated attention point
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
- absorptionProcess of taking in
engagement · immersion · flow state · deep work · mindfulness · presence · awareness · attention span · cognitive load · task-switching
accessibility
Ease of approach
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- approachabilityQuality of seeming welcoming
- opennessQuality of being accessible
receptivity · responsiveness · reachability · open-door policy · on-call · do not disturb · office hours · scheduling · boundaries · bandwidth
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
nuisance · bother · vexation · impatience · displeasure · pestering · notification overload · meeting fatigue · Zoom fatigue
interruptibilityflow state
Optimal engagement condition
absorption · immersion · engrossment · tunnel vision · hyperfocus
interruptibilityinaccessibility
State of being unreachable
unavailability · unreachability · incommunicado · seclusion · isolation
interruptibilitysustained attention
Continuous focus over time
continuity · persistence · single-tasking · monotasking · steadfastness
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