discontinuation
Translation
cessation, termination, stopping
Examples
The discontinuation of the service was unexpected.
The discontinuation of the service was unexpected.
They announced the discontinuation of the product line.
They announced the discontinuation of the product line.
Grammar Patterns
the discontinuation ((of sth.)) the act of stopping (sth.) The discontinuation of the bus route affected many people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cessation, termination, stopping; Antonyms: continuation, commencement
Etymology
From 'dis-' (not) + 'continue' + '-ation' (noun suffix). The act of not continuing.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to discontinue'. Think of a continuous line that is broken; the break is the 'discontinuation'.