discontinuous
Use Discontinuous in a sentence
kənˈtɪn adjective
1.
not continuous; broken; interrupted; intermittent: a discontinuous chain of mountains; a discontinuous argument.
2.
Mathematics. (of a function at a point) not continuous at the point.
Related forms
dis·con·tin·u·ous·ly, adverb
dis·con·tin·u·ous·ness, noun
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World English Dictionary
discontinuous (ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | characterized by interruptions or breaks; intermittent |
| 2. | maths Compare continuous (of a function or curve) changing suddenly in value for one or more values of the variable or at one or more points |
| discon'tinuously | |
| —adv | |
| discon'tinuousness | |
| —n | |
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Discontinuous
is always a great word to know.
So is common denominator. Does it mean:
| two quantities having the same or a constant ratio or relation |
| a number that is a multiple of all the denominators of a set of fractions |
American Heritage
Science Dictionary
discontinuous (dĭs'kən-tĭn'y -əs) Pronunciation Key
Mathematics Relating to a function that contains one or more points where the function is either discontinuous or undefined. |
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Example sentences
Those revolutions were achieved in the end by discontinuous jumps that broke completely with the past in certain respects.
History is traced not in straight lines but in jagged and discontinuous strokes.
When the domain of a function is naturally discrete then the function must be discontinuous.
In contrast, to demonstrate quantum tunneling, you need an abrupt or discontinuous spatial change in energy.
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