discontinuity
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/ˌdɪsˌkɑːntɪˈnuːəti/
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/ˌdɪsˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/
A gap or interruption in something that is expected to be continuous.
There was a discontinuity in the power supply, causing the computer to shut down.
電源供應出現了間斷,導致電腦關機。
A sudden change in a process or pattern.
The discontinuity in the weather caused a delay in our travel plans.
天氣的突變導致我們的旅行計劃延誤。