discontinuity

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/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuːəti/
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/ˌdɪskənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/
discontinuitynoun
discontinuities
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Traducciones
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.
Traducciones adicionales
ruptureS’emploie pour une interruption nette ou une rupture de continuité, notamment en contexte général ou géologique.
Definiciones
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
more discontinuity
Comp.
most discontinuity
Super.
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/ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/
US
/ˌdɪskɑːntɪˈnuːɪti/
Attributive use before nouns, e.g., "discontinuity surface"
Definiciones
Relating to or characterized by a break in continuity; noncontinuous.
The sensor detected a discontinuity signal in the pipeline.