Definitions
- Describing something that is not continuous or uninterrupted. - Referring to something that has breaks or gaps in between. - Talking about something that is not connected or flowing smoothly.
- Describing something that is not continuous or smooth. - Referring to something that is broken or interrupted. - Talking about something that is not connected or consistent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not continuous.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of smoothness or consistency.
- 3Both words can be used to describe patterns or structures.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Noncontinuous is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, while discontinuous is more common in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Noncontinuous has a neutral connotation, while discontinuous can have a negative connotation.
- 3Degree: Discontinuous implies a more severe break or interruption than noncontinuous.
Remember this!
Noncontinuous and discontinuous are synonyms that describe something that is not continuous or smooth. However, noncontinuous is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts and has a neutral connotation, while discontinuous is more common in everyday language and can have a negative connotation. Additionally, discontinuous implies a more severe break or interruption than noncontinuous.
