Definition

Not continuous; having breaks or interruptions, or consisting of separate parts that are not connected.

Example

The train service was discontinuous due to the construction work on the tracks.

Conversation

Did you notice how the road is really discontinuous in some parts?

Yeah, it’s so bumpy!

I wonder if they’re planning to fix those discontinuous sections anytime soon.

I hope so; it makes driving really uncomfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Discontinuous → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "continuus" (from Latin, meaning continuous). The word describes something that is not continuous or is broken apart.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'apart' ('dis-') and 'not continuous' ('continuus') — that's why discontinuous means not continuous.

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