Discontinuity

Pronunciation: /dɪˌskɑːntɪˈnuːɪtiː/

Discontinuity (noun)

  1. A break or lack of connection in a process or series of events.
  2. A change that interrupts a regular pattern or flow.

Examples

  • There is a discontinuity in the flow of the river.
  • The study showed a discontinuity in the data trends.

Common collocations: notice a discontinuity, experience a discontinuity, identify a discontinuity, explain a discontinuity

Synonyms of Discontinuity

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Discontinuity

  • — The state of being continuous or uninterrupted.
  • — The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way.