noun🔗ShareA lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap."The sudden power outage caused a discontinuity in the recording, leaving a gap in the middle. "gapsystemprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous."The sudden power outage caused a discontinuity in the flow of my online class. "mathfunctionpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA subterranean interface at which seismic velocities change"The geologists observed a discontinuity in the Earth's crust, which caused a change in seismic wave speed. "geologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading