noun
discontinuation
dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-AY-shun/dˌɪskʌntˌɪnjuˈeɪʃʌn/
The act of stopping something from continuing.
The payphone's removal marks the discontinuation of service at that location.
Etymology
The negative prefix reverses continuing. Originally an interruption of continuity or a connected series, discontinuation now also names the ending of ongoing production, use, or supply.
In context
if there is a prescri any kind of possibility of prescription discontinuation, will that have an impact on their decision to continue in treatment?
More examples
- The company announces the discontinuation of its oldest printer model.
- Discuss the discontinuation of any medication with your doctor.
- Budget cuts force the discontinuation of several after-school programs.
Forms
discontinuation · discontinuations
discontinue verb — To stop something from continuing.
Similar words
- cessation
- Emphasizes an activity stopping, rather than someone's ending it.
- termination
- Often refers to formally ending an agreement or employment.