CEFR C1

discontinuous

adjective

Meaning

Not continuing in a smooth or unbroken way; having interruptions or gaps.

Examples

The signal was discontinuous, causing the audio to cut in and out.
A discontinuous line of trees marked the boundary of the old estate.

Synonyms: broken, intermittent, fragmented, interrupted, sporadic

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discontinuous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəs/

Definition

Not continuing in a smooth or unbroken way; having interruptions or gaps.

Examples

The signal was discontinuous, causing the audio to cut in and out.
A discontinuous line of trees marked the boundary of the old estate.
The growth of the plant was discontinuous, with periods of rapid expansion followed by dormancy.

How to Use discontinuous

discontinuous with (prepositional phrase): Not in continuity or agreement with something else. — "His recent actions seem discontinuous with his past behavior."

Synonyms of discontinuous

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Antonyms of discontinuous

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