discontinuance
discontinuance · discontinuances
The occurrence of something being discontinuedThe occurrence of something being discontinued; a cessation; an incomplete ending.
US/dˌɪskəntˈɪnjuəns/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The occurrence of something being discontinued; a cessation; an incomplete ending.
More definitions
- the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
Origin
From Anglo-Norman, from Old French descontinuer.From Anglo-Norman, from Old French descontinuer.
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Forms
plural: discontinuances| Singular | discontinuance |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent):discontinuation
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable