Associations to the word «Discontinuity»

Wiktionary

DISCONTINUITY, noun. A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap. [from 16th c.]
DISCONTINUITY, noun. (mathematics) A point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous. [from 19th c.]
DISCONTINUITY, noun. (geology) a subterranean interface at which seismic velocities change
DISCONTINUITY IN THE FLOW, noun. (advertising) an abrupt drop in audience attention to the visuals of a commercial as seen in the Flow of Attention results.

Dictionary definition

DISCONTINUITY, noun. Lack of connection or continuity.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King