| 1. | lack of continuity; irregularity: The plot of the book was marred by discontinuity. |
| 2. | a break or gap: The surface of the moon is characterized by major discontinuities. |
| 3. | Mathematics. a point at which a function is not continuous. |
| 4. | Geology. a zone deep within the earth where the velocity of earthquake waves changes radically. |
discontinuity (dĭs-kŏn'tə-n 'ĭ-tē) Pronunciation Key
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