Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discontinuous
Adjective
/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
Definition
not continuous; lacking a smooth connection.
Examples
- The train service has several discontinuous segments, causing delays between connections.
- His discontinuous thoughts made it difficult to follow his argument.
- In mathematics, a discontinuous function jumps instead of changing smoothly.
Meaning
Discontinuous refers to something that is interrupted or broken; it does not occur in a steady or uninterrupted manner.
Synonyms
- intermittent
- broken
- disjointed
- fragmented
