discontinuity

CEFRB2

/ˌdɪs.kɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A break or change in an otherwise continuous process.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous.

Examples

  • The discontinuity in the data was noticeable.

  • The geologist identified a sharp discontinuity in the rock layers.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnu.ɪ.ɾi]
  • /ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnu.ɪ.ti/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. a subterranean interface at which seismic velocities change

  2. A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap.

More examples

In context

  • The theory explained the discontinuity in the results.

  • detect a discontinuity

  • sharp discontinuity

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The sudden blank in the data suggested a measurement error occurred.

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Origin

noun

From Late Latin discontinuitās, from discontinuus, equivalent to dis- + continuity.