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discontinuity

UK
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəti/
US
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/

Translations

discontinuitynoun
discontinuities
pl
UK
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəti/
US
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/
The geologist studied the discontinuity in the rock layers.
Геолог изучал разрыв в слоях породы.
The mathematician analyzed the discontinuity of the function.
Математик анализировал прерывность функции.
There was a noticeable discontinuity in the data set.
В наборе данных было заметное несоответствие.
Additional translations
дискретность
Synonyms
gap
separation
divergence
variance
inconsistency
disruption
interruption
break
discontinuityadjective
more discontinuity
Comp.
most discontinuity
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/
US
/ˌdɪskɑːntɪˈnuːɪti/
Attributive use before nouns, e.g., "discontinuity surface"

Definitions

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.
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