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discontinuity

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəti/

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/

discontinuitynoun

discontinuities

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəti/

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/

Translations

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

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

discontinuityadjective

more discontinuity

Comp.

most discontinuity

Super.

/ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/

/ˌdɪskɑːntɪˈnuːɪti/

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

Definitions

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

The sensor detected a discontinuity signal in the pipeline.