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Definition of discontinue

discontinue

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuː/
dis · con · tin · ue
Adverb:discontinuously
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Adjective:discontinuous
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Past Simple:discontinued
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Past Participle:discontinued
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Present Participle:discontinuing
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discontinue Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cease doing, using, making, or supplying something, especially a commercial product, service, or medical treatment.

Example

"The manufacturer decided to discontinue the older laptop model after releasing the updated version."

2

To come to an end or cease to operate or exist.

Example

"Ferry service across the bay will discontinue at the end of the tourist season."

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• Rhymes for discontinue

• Nearby Words

discontentment
discontinuance
discontinuation
discontinue
discontinued
discontinuously
discord

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'discontinuer', from Medieval Latin 'discontinuare', formed from the privative prefix 'dis-' and Latin 'continuare' (to make continuous).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Discontinue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/discontinue
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