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discontinuity [dɪsˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ] n pl -ties 1. lack of rational connection or cohesion 2. a break or interruption 3. (Mathematics) Maths a. the property of being discontinuous b. the point or the value of the variable at which a curve or function becomes discontinuous 4. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology a. a zone within the earth where a sudden change in physical properties, such as the velocity of earthquake waves, occurs. Such a zone marks the boundary between the different layers of the earth, as between the core and mantle See also Mohorovičić discontinuity b. a surface separating rocks that are not continuous with each other
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discontinuity noun lack of unity, disconnection, incoherence, disunion, lack of coherence, disjointedness, disconnectedness The text suffers from discontinuity. Translations discontinuity [ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ] N (= lack of continuity) → discontinuidad f; (= interruption) → interrupción f discontinuity n → mangelnde Kontinuität, Diskontinuität f (geh); a certain amount of discontinuity → ein gewisser Mangel an Kontinuität; to reduce any discontinuity to a minimum → die Kontinuität möglichst wenig unterbrechen discontinuity [dɪsˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ] (frm) n (quality) → discontinuità f inv; (gap) → interruzione f discontinuity [dɪsˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪtɪ] (frm) n (quality) → discontinuità f inv; (gap) → interruzione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Investment will be required as well as changes in lifestyle, and though some changes will generate growth in new sectors of the economy, there are bound to be discontinuities and genuine dilemmas for decision makers. Drawing heavily from secondary sources and informed by interviews and surveys, Kihl emphasizes the durable momentum of institutions, values and ideals, which serve to smooth over the discontinuities between administrations and the inconsistencies within each administration. While it may sound risky to teachers, such an approach, implemented with the guidelines she suggests, broadens the concept of musical development and transforms seeming discontinuities into opportunities. |
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