Pronunciation: /dɪsˌkɒntɪˈnjuəti/
noun a lack of continuity or cohesion in something
A1 There was a discontinuity in the road that caused the car to shake.
A2 The discontinuity in the data made it difficult to analyze accurately.
B1 The discontinuity in the story confused the readers and left them with unanswered questions.
B2 The discontinuity in the timeline of events led to a misunderstanding of the situation.
C1 The discontinuity in the company's policies created tension among employees and management.
C2 The discontinuity in the scientific theory challenged researchers to find a new explanation for the phenomenon.
adjective discontinuous - characterized by breaks or interruptions
A1 There is a discontinuity in the pattern of the wallpaper.
A2 The discontinuity in the conversation made it hard to follow.
B1 The discontinuity in the road caused the car to jolt.
B2 The discontinuity in her work history raised some red flags for the employer.
C1 The discontinuity in the data points led to further investigation.
C2 The discontinuity in the scientific theory challenged established beliefs.
formal The discontinuity in the data suggests a possible error in the measurement.
informal There seems to be a weird gap in the data that doesn't make sense.
slang There's a total break in the pattern here, something's off.
figurative The sudden discontinuity in their relationship took everyone by surprise.
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