discontinuation

American  

[dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-ay-shuhn] / ˌdɪs kənˌtɪn juˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. a breach or interruption of continuity or unity.

   Progress was delayed by repeated discontinuations of work.

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Etymology

Origin of discontinuation

1605–15; < Middle French < Medieval Latin discontinuātiōn- (stem of discontinuātiō ), equivalent to discontinuāt ( us ) (past participle of discontinuāre to discontinue; see -ate ¹) + -iōn- -ion

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Example Sentences

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discontinuation

“We believe Argenx’s discontinuation of Sjogren’s study at interim suggests potentially very little efficacy—if any—not just a ‘near miss’,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The company didn’t provide a reason for the discontinuation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

The two men continue to deny the allegations and pointed to the discontinuation of the criminal case.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

The team defined discontinuation as a gap of more than 60 days between prescription refills.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026

I doan perzackly know, Perfessor, but it seems like there was a discontinuation ob de transportation facilities, when some sudden construction on de elongated tempestuousness attached to de railroad made de cars go bump! bump!

From Through the Air to the North Pole or The Wonderful Cruise of the Electric Monarch by Roy Rockwood

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