noun
discontinuation
Discontinuation (noun) means a break in something that was continuous.
noun
1
A break in something that was continuous.
"The apparent discontinuation of the operations since Trump took office sparked speculation that he may have agreed to back away from the issue in exchange for Chinese cooperation over North Korea."
— Ryan Kilpatrick, U.S. Navy Vows to Continue Challenging Beijing’s Claims in the South China Sea (2017)
2
The act of stopping a course of medicine.
3
The act of ceasing to make or supply a product.
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Rhymes for discontinuation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of discontinuation?
"discontinuation" (noun) means a break in something that was continuous.
What is another word for discontinuation?
Other words for "discontinuation" include suspension, discontinuance.
What is the opposite of discontinuation?
The opposite of "discontinuation" is continuation.
What are the different meanings of discontinuation?
"discontinuation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A break in something that was continuous; 2. The act of stopping a course of medicine; 3. The act of ceasing to make or supply a product.
