discontinuation

[ dis-kuhn-tin-yoo-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. a breach or interruption of continuity or unity:

   Progress was delayed by repeated discontinuations of work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of discontinuation¹

1605–15; < Middle French < Medieval Latin discontinuātiōn- (stem of discontinuātiō ), equivalent to discontinuāt ( us ) (past participle of discontinuāre to discontinue; -ate ¹ ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Finale’s own Instagram post regarding the impending discontinuation garnered hundreds of aggrieved comments from conductors, songwriters, music students, academics, and general enthusiasts calling the move an “utter betrayal” that was “ridiculous” and “absolutely unacceptable.”

From Slate

However, some staff members in r/starbucks have simply attributed the discontinuation of the menu to bad timing.

From Salon

One argument for its discontinuation is that several other food programs exist, including daily meals at senior centers.

From Los Angeles Times

On TikTok and Reddit, users lamented the apparent discontinuation of the product.

From Slate

At TJ’s, items that don’t sell as well will affect the store’s bottom line since a company isn’t paying to place them there, hence incentivizing discontinuation.

From Slate