Definitions
- Describing a conversation that is stopped or paused due to an external factor. - Referring to a process or activity that is temporarily halted or suspended. - Talking about a flow or continuity that is broken by an interruption.
- Referring to a product or service that is no longer available or produced. - Describing an action or process that has been permanently stopped or terminated. - Talking about a relationship or communication that has been ended or cut off.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a cessation of something.
- 2Both words imply a break in continuity or flow.
- 3Both words can be used for actions, processes, or activities.
- 4Both words can be used in the past tense to describe something that has already happened.
What is the difference?
- 1Duration: Interrupted suggests a temporary pause or break, while discontinued implies a permanent end.
- 2Cause: Interrupted is caused by an external factor, while discontinued can be caused by various reasons such as lack of demand, production issues, or personal choice.
- 3Scope: Interrupted can be used for small interruptions like a conversation or a task, while discontinued is used for larger-scale actions or processes.
- 4Connotation: Interrupted can have a neutral or negative connotation, while discontinued often has a negative connotation.
- 5Reversibility: Interrupted can be resumed or continued after the interruption, while discontinued cannot be resumed.
Remember this!
Interrupted and discontinued are synonyms that both refer to a cessation of something. However, the difference between them lies in their duration, cause, scope, connotation, and reversibility. Interrupted suggests a temporary pause or break caused by an external factor, while discontinued implies a permanent end due to various reasons. Interrupted can be used for small interruptions, while discontinued is used for larger-scale actions or processes. Interrupted can be resumed, while discontinued cannot be resumed.
