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discontinuity

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəti/

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/

Translations

discontinuitynoun

discontinuities

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəti/

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/

discontinuitéTerme courant en science, en mathématiques et dans l’usage général pour exprimer une rupture de continuité.

The graph showed a discontinuity at x = 2, where the function was undefined.

Le graphique montrait une discontinuité en x = 2, où la fonction n’était pas définie.

Additional translations

ruptureS’emploie pour une interruption nette ou une rupture de continuité, notamment en contexte général ou géologique.

Synonyms

discontinuityadjective

more discontinuity

Comp.

most discontinuity

Super.

/ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/

/ˌdɪskɑːntɪˈnuːɪti/

Attributive use before nouns, e.g., "discontinuity surface"

discontinuitynoun

A distinct break or interruption in the continuity of a structure or process.

The geologist noted a discontinuity in the rock layers, indicating a significant geological event.

A point at which a mathematical function is not continuous.

The graph showed a discontinuity at x = 2, where the function was undefined.

A lack of connection or cohesion in a narrative or sequence.

The novel's abrupt ending created a sense of discontinuity for the readers.

A subsurface boundary within the Earth where seismic velocity, composition, or density changes abruptly.

The Mohorovičić discontinuity marks the boundary between Earth's crust and mantle.

discontinuityadjective

Relating to or characterized by a break in continuity; noncontinuous.

The sensor detected a discontinuity signal in the pipeline.