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discontinuity

dis·con·ti·nu·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-kon-tn-oo-i-tee, -yoo-]
    • /ˌdɪs kɒn tnˈu ɪ ti, -ˈyu-/
    • /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kon-tn-oo-i-tee, -yoo-]
    • /ˌdɪs kɒn tnˈu ɪ ti, -ˈyu-/

Definitions of discontinuity word

  • noun plural discontinuity lack of continuity; irregularity: The plot of the book was marred by discontinuity. 1
  • noun plural discontinuity a break or gap: The surface of the moon is characterized by major discontinuities. 1
  • noun plural discontinuity Mathematics. a point at which a function is not continuous. 1
  • noun plural discontinuity Geology. a zone deep within the earth where the velocity of earthquake waves changes radically. 1
  • noun discontinuity A distinct break in physical continuity or sequence in time. 1
  • variable noun discontinuity Discontinuity in a process is a lack of smooth or continuous development. 0

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Origin of discontinuity

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word discontinuitās, dating back to 1560-70. See discontinuous, -ity

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Parts of speech for Discontinuity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

discontinuity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

discontinuity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for discontinuity

noun discontinuity

  • interruption — an act or instance of interrupting.
  • pause — a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.
  • halt — to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
  • stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
  • stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.

Antonyms for discontinuity

noun discontinuity

  • continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
  • persistence — the act or fact of persisting.
  • commencement — The commencement of something is its beginning.
  • introduction — the act of introducing or the state of being introduced.
  • go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.

Top questions with discontinuity

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