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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras