not continuous; broken; interrupted; intermittent

a discontinuous chain of mountains; a discontinuous argument.

Mathematics . (of a function at a point) not continuous at the point.

adjective

connected , contiguous , continuous , regular , unbroken , [[discord [n1] conflict]] , disagreement animosity , antagonism , antipathy , clash , clashing , collision , contention , difference , disaccord , discordance , discrepancy , disharmony , dispute , dissension , dissent , dissidence , dissonance , disunion , disunity , division , enmity , friction , fuss , hassle , hostility , incompatibility , incongruity , inharmony , lack of concord , mischief , opposition , polarization , rancor , row , ruckus , rupture , scene , spat , split , static , strife , variance , wrangling; concept 388 —ant. accord , agreement , cooperation , harmony , peace

adjective

alternate , desultory , disconnected , disjointed , disordered , fitful , gaping , inchoate , incoherent , incohesive , interrupted , irregular , muddled , spasmodic , unconnected , unorganized , intermittent , periodic