Definition

Not happening in a continuous way; having breaks or interruptions.

Example

The noncontinuous flow of traffic caused delays on the highway.

Conversation

Have you noticed how our meetings are often noncontinuous?

Yeah, they seem to jump around a lot without clear breaks.

It's hard to keep track of what we're discussing sometimes.

For sure! Maybe we need a better agenda to stay on track.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncontinuous → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "continuus" (from Latin, meaning continuous or unbroken). The word "noncontinuous" means not continuous or having breaks in continuity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'continuous' — this helps you remember that 'noncontinuous' refers to something that is not continuous.

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