"discontinuer" meaning in English

See discontinuer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dɪskənˈtɪnjuə(ɹ)/ Forms: discontinuers [plural]
Etymology: From discontinue + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|discontinue|er|id2=agent noun}} discontinue + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} discontinuer (plural discontinuers)
  1. One who discontinues, or breaks off or away from; an absentee.

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Alternative forms

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