discontinuous (Meaning)
discontinuous (a)
of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities
not continuing without interruption in time or space
discontinuous (a.)
Not continuous; interrupted; broken off.
Exhibiting a dissolution of continuity; gaping.
Synonyms & Antonyms of discontinuous
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- mutable
- aimless
- convulsive
- changing
- hit-and-miss
- fluid
- random
- disconnected
- mercurial
- changeful
- temperamental
- capricious
- uncertain
- changeable
- slapdash
- arbitrary
- catchy
- interrupted
- unsettled
- odd
- inconstant
- haphazard
- desultory
- fluctuating
- variable
- broken
- scattered
- hit-or-miss
- varying
- stray
- unstable
- fragmentary
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discontinuous Sentence Examples
- The discontinuous distribution of rainfall in the desert makes it difficult for plants to survive.
- The discontinuous nature of the geological record means that many details of Earth's history are lost.
- The discontinuous pattern of the stars in the night sky provides valuable information to astronomers.
- The discontinuous heartbeat of the patient worried the doctor.
- The discontinuous markings on the side of the highway serve as a warning to drivers.
- The discontinuous flow of electricity caused the lights to flicker.
- The discontinuous function exhibits different behaviors at different points.
- The discontinuous decision-making process led to inconsistent outcomes.
- The discontinuous evolution of language results in the emergence of new words and phrases.
- The discontinuous nature of the terrain made it challenging for the hikers to navigate.
FAQs About the word discontinuous
of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities, not continuing without interruption in time or spaceNot continuous; interrupted; broken off., Ex
sporadic, sudden, occasional, intermittent, volatile, irregular, unsteady, spasmodic, violent, fitful
continuous, continuous, habitual, regular, constant, steady, regular, constant, habitual, periodic
The discontinuous distribution of rainfall in the desert makes it difficult for plants to survive.
The discontinuous nature of the geological record means that many details of Earth's history are lost.
The discontinuous pattern of the stars in the night sky provides valuable information to astronomers.
The discontinuous heartbeat of the patient worried the doctor.
