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DISCONTINUOUS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word discontinuous. (exact relations)
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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

Alternatives for BROKEN

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