DISCONTINUOUS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word discontinuous. (close relations)
discontinuity
Best Alternative Words for DISCONTINUOUS
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broken | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split • not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly • (especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded adjective satellite • subdued or brought low in condition or status • tamed or trained to obey • topographically very uneven • imperfectly spoken or written • thrown into a state of disarray or confusion • weakened and infirm • destroyed financially • out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken') • discontinuous • lacking a part or parts | ||||||||
disconnected | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply adjective satellite • having been divided; having the unity destroyed • marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions • not plugged in or connected to a power source • lacking orderly continuity | ||||||||
disjointed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking orderly continuity • taken apart at the joints • separated at the joint | ||||||||
fitful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • occurring in spells and often abruptly • intermittently stopping and starting | ||||||||
fragmentary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • consisting of small disconnected parts | ||||||||
incoherent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • without logical or meaningful connection • (physics) of waves having no stable definite or stable phase relation adjective satellite • unable to express yourself clearly or fluently | ||||||||
intermittent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • stopping and starting at irregular intervals | ||||||||
interrupted | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • discontinued temporarily • intermittently stopping and starting | ||||||||
irregular | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice • (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces • (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement noun • a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment • merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name adjective satellite • not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals • failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection • deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal • lacking continuity or regularity • (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical • independent in behavior or thought | ||||||||
sporadic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances | ||||||||
unconnected | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not joined or linked together adjective satellite • not connected by birth or family • lacking orderly continuity | ||||||||
patchy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc. | ||||||||
spasmodic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm • occurring in spells and often abruptly | ||||||||
noncontinuous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not continuing without interruption in time or space |