discontinuous

/ˌˈdɪskənˌtɪnjəwəs/

Other forms: discontinuously

Definitions of discontinuous

1. adjective

   not continuing without interruption in time or space
   “discontinuous applause”

   “the landscape was a discontinuous mosaic of fields and forest areas”

   “he received a somewhat haphazard and discontinuous schooling”

   synonyms: noncontinuous

   broken

   not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly

   sporadic

   recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances

   disrupted

   marked by breaks or gaps

   disjunct

   used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations

   antonyms:

   continuous

   continuing in time or space without interruption

   unbroken

   marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

   around-the-clock, day-and-night, nonstop, round-the-clock

   at all times

   ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unabating, unceasing, unremitting

   uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

   continual

   `continual' (meaning seemingly uninterrupted) is often used interchangeably with `continuous' (meaning without interruption)

   dogging, persisting

   relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit

   endless

   having the ends united so as to form a continuous whole

   free burning, sustained

   (of an electric arc) continuous

   consecutive, straight

   successive (without a break)

   sustained

   maintained at length without interruption or weakening
2. adjective

   of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities
   antonyms:

   continuous

   of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity