1
as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
microscopic discontinuities in the connecting wires
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as in interruption
a break in continuity
a noticeable discontinuity in the flow of the story
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Recent Examples of discontinuity
This border or discontinuity is an average of 3–6 miles beneath the ocean floor and 10–60 miles beneath the continents.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 Nov. 2024
If our civilization suffers some kind of severe discontinuity, future archaeologists may need to dig this place up to get a hint as to how things went so wrong.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
The name was a play on the Mohorovičić discontinuity, or Moho, which defines the boundary between the crust and mantle.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
For all its jangly discontinuities, the current work (all untitled) feels newly grounded.
—Nancy Princenthal, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2024
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 Nov. 2024
If our civilization suffers some kind of severe discontinuity, future archaeologists may need to dig this place up to get a hint as to how things went so wrong.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
The name was a play on the Mohorovičić discontinuity, or Moho, which defines the boundary between the crust and mantle.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
For all its jangly discontinuities, the current work (all untitled) feels newly grounded.
—Nancy Princenthal, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuity
Noun
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There's also a racial gap, with Black and Native American women far more likely to die from cervical cancer than white women.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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According to the official, who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity, Iran evaluates the talks’ interruptions and weekly gaps, which were against Tehran’s preference, as a political and media game by the American side and is now preparing for scenarios in which the talks fail.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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Resuming her testimony after the interruption, Geddes said Smith suffered more than a dozen stab wounds, but underwent a successful surgery.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Research shows that frequent interruptions, especially during cognitively complex tasks, increase error rates and reduce productivity.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The pots are thoughtfully designed with a drainage hole to avoid overwatering, enhance proper airflow, and keep your plants healthy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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The screws may loosen and allow engine oil to leak from the screw holes, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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His job was harder still after Jackson’s elbow on Sven Botman nine minutes before the interval prompted his red card.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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That interval was later extended to 15 days, a practice still observed today to accommodate global participation.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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After a long hiatus, the group reunited in 2023 and embarked on a reunion tour.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2025
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What To Know The federal government resumed student loan collections earlier this week, following a five-year hiatus enacted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Discontinuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuity. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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