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discontinuous
Discontinuous (adj) means not continuous, with gaps or breaks.
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1
Not continuous, with gaps or breaks.
"The high capital costs of electrification are cited, with a suggestion that in challenging locations discontinuous electrification could be considered."
— , Northern rail leaders discuss phase-out of diesel (2020)
2
Containing one or more discontinuities.
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What is the meaning of discontinuous?
"discontinuous" (adj) means not continuous, with gaps or breaks.
What is another word for discontinuous?
Other words for "discontinuous" include noncontinuous, patchy, spasmodic.
What is the opposite of discontinuous?
The opposite of "discontinuous" is continuous.
What are the different meanings of discontinuous?
"discontinuous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Not continuous, with gaps or breaks; 2. Containing one or more discontinuities.
