Definitions
- Referring to the act of not continuing or stopping something that was previously ongoing. - Describing a situation where something is not continued or discontinued. - Talking about the absence of continuation or the lack of continuation of something.
- Referring to the act of discontinuing or stopping something that was previously ongoing. - Describing a situation where something is discontinued or stopped. - Talking about the cessation or termination of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of stopping or ceasing something.
- 2Both can be used to describe situations where something is no longer ongoing.
- 3Both words are nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Noncontinuance is less commonly used than discontinuance.
- 2Connotation: Noncontinuance has a neutral connotation, while discontinuance can have a negative connotation.
- 3Meaning: Noncontinuance emphasizes the absence of continuation, while discontinuance emphasizes the act of discontinuing or stopping.
- 4Context: Noncontinuance is often used in legal or formal contexts, while discontinuance is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Noncontinuance and discontinuance are synonyms that both refer to the act of stopping or ceasing something. However, noncontinuance emphasizes the absence of continuation, while discontinuance emphasizes the act of discontinuing or stopping. Additionally, noncontinuance is less commonly used and has a more neutral connotation, while discontinuance is more versatile and can have a negative connotation depending on the context.
