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Meaning of word discontinuous from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

discontinuous   adjective

Meaning : Of a function or curve. Possessing one or more discontinuities.

Of a function or curve. Extending without break or irregularity.

continuous

Meaning : Not continuing without interruption in time or space.

Example : Discontinuous applause.
The landscape was a discontinuous mosaic of fields and forest areas.
He received a somewhat haphazard and discontinuous schooling.

Synonyms : noncontinuous

Continuing in time or space without interruption.

A continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light.
A continuous bout of illness lasting six months.
Lived in continuous fear.
A continuous row of warehouses.
A continuous line has no gaps or breaks in it.
Moving midweek holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday allows uninterrupted work weeks.
continuous, uninterrupted