discontinuity
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discontinuity
/dɪsˌkɑːntəˈnuːwəti/
Brit
/dɪsˌkɒntəˈnjuːwəti/
noun
plural
discontinuities
discontinuity
/dɪsˌkɑːntəˈnuːwəti/
Brit
/dɪsˌkɒntəˈnjuːwəti/
noun
plural
discontinuities
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISCONTINUITY
1
[noncount]
:
the quality or state of not being continuous
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lack of continuity
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There is a sense of discontinuity between the book's chapters.
2
[count]
:
a change or break in a process
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Some patients have experienced delays or discontinuities [=gaps] in their care.
