discontinuities

noun

plural of discontinuity
1
as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) microscopic discontinuities in the connecting wires

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2
as in interruptions
a break in continuity a noticeable discontinuity in the flow of the story

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Recent Examples of discontinuities Josefowicz, in her decathlon of a performance, brought Ligeti’s savage discontinuities to the surface. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The tapping may provide information about structural discontinuities, density changes or the presence of tunnels themselves, even when those tunnels are no longer empty. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 Where the VisEra device does fall short is in its response to light that comes in at an angle because of discontinuities in the metasurface. — Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuities
  1. gaps
  2. interruptions
  3. holes
  4. intervals
  5. crevices
  6. hiatuses
  7. pauses
Noun
  • Companies like Trace Finance capitalize on structural gaps, offering zero-cost FX to secure profitable trade finance and credit relationships, mirroring traditional banks' strategies in high-interest markets like Brazil.
    — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Simultaneously rendering the past less remote while relishing its radical foreignness, Beard presses readers to grapple with alien ideas, reckon with gaps in their knowledge, and confront complexity.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of gaps
Noun
  • Attendees often need time to process information and may lack psychological safety to voice concerns, especially when questions feel like interruptions.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The unit is also designed to switch from RTK GPS to on-board navigation when there are dropouts or interruptions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
Definition of interruptions
Noun
  • Even with a pair of bogeys on the final four holes, Fleetwood did enough Saturday — a 1-under 69, his third round under par this week — and was five shots behind Sam Burns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • His 197 strokes over the closing 54 holes a year ago are tied for the second-fewest in the history of the Open.
    — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • These units supply steady thermal energy for long-range voyages without requiring refueling intervals for years at a time.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Remember that intensity is relative, so adjust your pace, resistance, and rest intervals as needed.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026
Definition of intervals
Noun
  • Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Doing so could compromise the appearance and create crevices where bacteria can hide.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 May 2026
  • Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of hiatuses
Noun
  • Finally, leveraging neuro-resets through hobbies, movement, and micro-pauses to strategically restore cognitive function.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Some fans have expressed outrage over the on-air hydration breaks, which come with commercials, but the executive believes the pauses improve overall play.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 July 2026
Definition of pauses

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