discontinuous

Meanings

• adjective

  Pertaining to or characterized by interruption or disconnection.

• A state or condition of being disconnected or interrupted.

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Antonyms

continuous , continuous

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Synonyms

patchy , spasmodic

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Variants

List of all variants of discontinuous that leads to same result
discontinuous , discontinuously

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Etymology

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From the Latin dis- 'apart' + continua 'keeping together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'discontinuous' is often used in mathematics to describe functions that are not continuous over a given interval.

2. In geology, 'discontinuous' deposits refer to layers of rock that are not present throughout an area.

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Related Concepts

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1. intermittent: Related concept: Intermittent refers to something that occurs in an on-and-off manner, similar to discontinuous.

2. disjointed: Related concept: Disjointed refers to something that is unconnected or lacking a logical flow, similar to discontinuous.

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Culture

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In literature, 'discontinuous' is often used to describe narrative structures that jump between different timelines or perspectives. In mathematics, it can refer to a sequence that is not continuous.

How to Memorize "discontinuous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a broken or interrupted line to remember the meaning of discontinuous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word discontinuous with interruptions, breaks, or disconnections.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disconnected Interruptions' to help remember the meaning.

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