discontinued
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/
Meanings
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verb
Stopped or discontinued a service, product, or activity.
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verb
Bringing an end to something, such as a contract or agreement.
Pronunciation
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Antonyms
continue
Synonyms
break off , terminate , defunct , disused , outdated
Rhymes
Words rhyming with discontinuedrare , square , fair , repair , repare
Variants
List of all variants of discontinued that leads to same resultdiscontinued , discontinuation , discontinuations , discontinue , discontinues , discontinuing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'discontinuare' meaning 'to break the continuity of'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'discontinued' is often used in the business world to describe products or services that are no longer being produced or sold.
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In the context of television shows, a 'discontinued' series is one that has been canceled after one or more seasons.
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The term 'discontinued' is also used in the field of mathematics to describe a function that is not defined for certain values of its input.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
terminate: To bring an end to something, such as a contract or employment.
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suspend: To temporarily stop or delay something.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'discontinued' is often used to describe the ending of a relationship or the termination of a project. In music, a discontinued piece is one that is interrupted before its completion.
How to Memorize "discontinued"
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visualize
- Visualize a line being drawn through a continuous process or activity.
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associate
- Associate the word with the image of a stopped clock or a broken chain.
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mnemonics
- Use the phrase 'disconnect the continuity' to remember the meaning.
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