discontinuous

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

ruОписывает то, что не является непрерывным; имеющее разрывы или перерывы в пространстве, времени или последовательности.esDescribe aquello que no es continuo; que presenta interrupciones o discontinuidades en el espacio, el tiempo o una secuencia.frSe dit de ce qui n'est pas continu ; présentant des discontinuités, des ruptures ou des interruptions dans l'espace, le temps ou une séquence.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht kontinuierlich ist; das Unterbrechungen, Lücken oder Brüche in Raum, Zeit oder Abfolge aufweist.ptQue não é contínuo; que apresenta interrupções, quebras ou intervalos no espaço, no tempo ou em uma sequência.zh指不连续的、有中断或间断的；在空间、时间或序列上存在间隔或断裂。arيصف ما ليس متصلاً؛ ما فيه فجوات أو انقطاعات في المكان أو الزمان أو التسلسل.

1. Mathematical discontinuity C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruРазрывныйesDiscontinuo (en matemáticas)frDiscontinu (mathématiques)deunstetigptDescontínuozh不连续的arغير متصل

   Synonymes: brokendisconnecteddisjointedinterruptednoncontinuous

   Antonymes: continuous

2. Interrupted in time or space B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрерывистыйesdiscontinuofrdiscontinudeUnstetigptDescontínuozh不连续的arمتقطع

   Synonymes: brokendisconnecteddisjointedfitfulintermittentinterruptedirregularnoncontinuousspasmodicsporadic

   Antonymes: ceaselessconstantcontinualcontinuousendlessincessantperpetualsteadyunbrokenuninterrupted

• more discontinuous comparative form
• most discontinuous superlative form