discontinuous

From dis- +‎ continuous.

discontinuous (not comparable)

1. having breaks or interruptions; intermittent

   Synonyms: patchy, spasmodic; see also Thesaurus:discontinuous

   Antonym: continuous

   • 2020 December 16, “Northern rail leaders discuss phase-out of diesel”, in Rail, page 12:

     The high capital costs of electrification are cited, with a suggestion that in challenging locations discontinuous electrification could be considered.

2. (mathematics) having at least one discontinuity

   Antonym: continuous

• discontinuity