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discontinue

/dɪskənˈtɪnju/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To end or stop something, such as a process, activity, or subscription.

  • Verb

    To cease to provide or support something, such as a service or product.

Pronunciation
  1. /dɪskənˈtɪnju/



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Antonyms

continue
Synonyms

break off , terminate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with discontinue
continuity , unity , city
Variants
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discontinuation , discontinuations , discontinue , discontinued , discontinues , discontinuing
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to cut off' or 'to disconnect'. Derived from the Latin word 'discontinuare', which means 'to break the continuity of'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'discontinuity' is related to 'discontinue'? 'Discontinuity' refers to a break or interruption in the smooth flow or continuity of something.

  2. The term 'discontinue' is often used in the context of subscriptions, such as magazine subscriptions or streaming services. When a subscription is discontinued, the subscriber no longer receives the product or service.

Related Concepts
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  1. terminate: Synonym for 'discontinue'. Both words mean to end or stop something.

  2. interrupt: Different from 'discontinue'. 'Interrupt' means to stop something momentarily, while 'discontinue' means to stop something permanently or indefinitely.

Culture
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In literature, 'discontinue' has been used to describe the ending of relationships or the termination of agreements. In music, it can refer to the sudden stopping of a piece or a section within a piece.

How to Memorize "discontinue"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tap being turned off to visualize 'discontinue'. Just as the water flow is stopped when the tap is turned off, the process, activity, or subscription is stopped when something is discontinued.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'discontinue' with the idea of stopping or ending something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Disconnect, Discontinue' to remember the meaning of the word.

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