discontinuous

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Describes something that is not continuous; having breaks or interruptions in space, time, or sequence.

1. Mathematical discontinuityC1formalscientific

   Describing a function or curve that has one or more points where it is not continuous, meaning it has breaks or jumps.

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   • The graph of the function is discontinuous at x equals zero.
   • A discontinuous function may have a jump or a hole in its graph.
   • Engineers must account for discontinuous stress points in materials.

   المرادفاتbrokendisconnecteddisjointedinterruptednoncontinuous

   الأضدادcontinuous

2. Interrupted in time or spaceB2formal

   Not continuing without interruption; marked by breaks or gaps in time or space.

   متقطع

   • The signal was discontinuous, causing the audio to cut out.
   • Their conversation was discontinuous due to frequent interruptions.
   • The trail was discontinuous, with sections of dense forest separating clearings.

   المرادفاتbrokendisconnecteddisjointedfitfulintermittentinterruptedirregularnoncontinuousspasmodicsporadic

   الأضدادceaselessconstantcontinualcontinuousendlessincessantperpetualsteadyunbrokenuninterrupted