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Etymology of the Latin word discontinuare

the Medieval Latin word discontinuare
using the Latin prefix dis-
derived from the Medieval Latin word continuare (adjourn; bridge; extend, prolong; make continuous; put in line)
derived from the Medieval Latin word continuus (attendant, one who is always around; continuous, connected, hanging together; incessant, unremitting, constantly repeated)
derived from the Latin word continere (hinder, contain, shut in; keep, hold, hang together; secure, maintain, sustain)
using the Latin prefix con- (together)
derived from the Latin prefix com-
derived from the Latin word cum (with)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kom (near, with, together)
derived from the Medieval Latin word tenere (hold, keep; comprehend; represent; support)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ten-

Derivations in other languages

French descontinuer, French discontinuer, French discontinue, Italian discontinuare

Usage

Word found in Medieval Latin



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