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

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

"Restarting the medication helped restore some protection, but only partially, showing that discontinuation leaves a lasting scar."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

The automaker said Tuesday that the sales drop was primarily due to the discontinuation of higher-volume models such as the Escape SUV and the supplier fire that undermined production of F-Series trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

For upon any discontinuation of Parts, made either by Bubbles or by shaking the Glass, the whole Mercury falls down to the height of 29 or 30 Inches.

From Opticks or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of Light by Sir Isaac Newton