Definition

A break or gap in something, often referring to a lack of continuity or a point where something is not continuous.

Example

The discontinuity in the data made it difficult to analyze the trends accurately.

Conversation

I was reading about discontinuity in math today, and it really confused me.

Oh, I remember that! It’s where a function just doesn’t connect, right?

Exactly! I didn’t realize how many examples there are in real life.

Yeah, it’s interesting how discontinuity can occur in so many different situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Discontinuity → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "continuare" (meaning to continue). The word describes a state of not continuing or having breaks in a sequence.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not continuing' — 'dis-' means apart, and 'continuare' means to continue.

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