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discontinuity

/ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnu.ɪ.ti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.50 in modern English

Syllables
dis-con-ti-nu-i-ty
IPA
/ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnu.ɪ.ti/
19
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
6
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap.

noun

A point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous.

noun

a subterranean interface at which seismic velocities change

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Late Latin discontinuitās, from discontinuus, equivalent to dis- + continuity.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnu.ɪ.ti/
  • British English: /ˌdɪs.kɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

Inflected Forms

discontinuities (plural)

Phrases

discontinuity systematics Gutenberg discontinuity Moho discontinuity Mohorovičić discontinuity Mohorovicic discontinuity

Frequently Paired Words

discontinuous

Synonyms

discontinuity noncontinuity unevenness

Antonyms

continuity

Rhymes With

perpetuity gratuity incongruity continuity ambiguity contiguity assiduity exiguity unambiguity discontiguity

Questions

How do you pronounce discontinuity?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnu.ɪ.ti/.
What does discontinuity mean?
A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap.
Where does discontinuity come from?
From Late Latin discontinuitās, from discontinuus, equivalent to dis- + continuity.

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