dis·con·ti·nu·i·ty /dɪsˌkɑ:ntəˈnu:wəti, Brit dɪsˌkɒntəˈnju:wəti/ noun
plural dis·con·ti·nu·i·ties 1 [noncount] : the quality or state of not being continuous : lack of continuity
▪ There is a sense of discontinuity between the book's chapters. 2 [count] : a change or break in a process
▪ Some patients have experienced delays or discontinuities [=gaps] in their care.
▪ There is a sense of discontinuity between the book's chapters.
▪ Some patients have experienced delays or discontinuities [=gaps] in their care.
