noun
discontinuance
Discontinuance (noun) means the stopping of something before it is properly finished.
noun
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The stopping of something before it is properly finished.
"The loss I felt when there was nothing in the mail box on Monday morning made me acutely aware how much I looked forward to each new issue! It's discontinuance would certainly leave a deep sense of loss with me."
— Ahmose, Our Great Need (1978)
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Etymology
Came into English via Anglo-Norman, from Old French descontinuer.
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What is the meaning of discontinuance?
"discontinuance" (noun) means the stopping of something before it is properly finished.
What is another word for discontinuance?
Other words for "discontinuance" include termination, discontinuation.
What is the opposite of discontinuance?
The opposite of "discontinuance" is continuance.
