DISCONTINUOUS Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

discontinuous

adjective

ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-yə-wəs

Definition of discontinuous

as in sporadic

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence the novel captures the discontinuous nature of a soldier's life: long stretches of boredom interrupted by flashes of action

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Recent Examples of discontinuous This eerie sensation is further enhanced by elliptical editing that seamlessly skips back and forth in time across the span of just a few days, creating a sense of fluidity across what should feel discontinuous. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026 Each take has this in and out that sounds discontinuous. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025 When reinforced with discontinuous fibers, vitrimers, a class of plastic, can be reshaped repeatedly, crushed, and molded into new forms many times without their chemical structure degrading. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2025 Increased spotting potential east of the PCT exists, however, these spots have low potential for spread due to sparse, discontinuous vegetation or they can be accessed and suppressed by firefighting resources. — Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for discontinuous

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Police are prepared but sporadic tensions flare Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that 70,000 police officers were deployed, backed by armored vehicles, drones and helicopters.

— Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
More sporadic light showers will likely to continue on and off across the Sacramento Valley through the remainder of the afternoon and evening Tuesday as the center of the low pressure moves directly past Sacramento.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of sporadic

Adjective

Medics and nurses here do simulations often, both to pass the Critical Care Academy, and also to stay up to date on occasional but critical events, like emergency births, newborn resuscitation, and burns.

— Elaine Appleton-Grant, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
But for Mao, the occasional allergic reaction is apparently a small price to pay for some quality cat time.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of occasional

Adjective

The performance is bringing a sudden wave of attention, which the 26-year-old actor is navigating with help from family, friends and firm boundaries.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Testing methodology Extreme forces driving modern aerospace and defense systems expose structural materials to rapid deformation, crushing pressure, and sudden failure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of sudden

Adjective

Look for irregular costs like insurance premiums, car repairs, medical expenses, annual subscription or membership fees, summer or spring break trips, back-to-school supplies, home maintenance or holiday gift shopping.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Her team found a 77% higher rate of irregular heartbeats during the six weeks around the 2016 election, compared with a control period.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of irregular

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