Synonyms of discontinuous
9 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for discontinuous is stop-start. Other synonyms of discontinuous are intermittent, broken, fitful and spasmodic. The opposite of discontinuous is continuous.
Synonyms and similar words for discontinuous
adjectiveHaving breaks or interruptions; intermittent.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- brokenInterrupted; not continuous.
- fitfulCharacterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between; intermittent, irregular, unsteady.
- ragged
- catchy
- intermissiveHaving temporary cessations; not continual; intermittent.
- intermittentStopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
- stop-startIntermittent; starting and stopping with regularity.
Opposite of discontinuous
adjectiveHaving breaks or interruptions; intermittent.
- continuousWithout stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
Meaning of discontinuous
- adjective Having breaks or interruptions; intermittent.
- adjective Having at least one discontinuity.
discontinuous in other languages
Questions about synonyms of discontinuous
- What is another word for discontinuous?
- Discontinuous has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stop-start, intermittent, broken, fitful and spasmodic.
- What is the opposite of discontinuous?
- The opposite of discontinuous is continuous.
- What does discontinuous mean?
- Discontinuous means having breaks or interruptions; intermittent.
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