Associations to the word «Discontinuous»

Wiktionary

DISCONTINUOUS, adjective. Having breaks or interruptions; intermittent
DISCONTINUOUS, adjective. (mathematics) having at least one discontinuity

Dictionary definition

DISCONTINUOUS, adjective. Of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities.
DISCONTINUOUS, 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".

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky