Discontinuity (noun)

1. A break in the continuity or uniformity of a sequence, pattern, or whole.
2. A change in the properties or behavior of a physical system, especially an abrupt change in the value of a physical quantity.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from french discontinuité, from discontinu "discontinuous" (see discontinuous).

Examples:

1. The discontinuity in the data caused the graph to be invalid.
2. The discontinuity in the stock market caused panic among investors.
3. The discontinuity in the power supply caused a blackout.
4. The discontinuity in the flow of traffic caused the accident.
5. The discontinuity in the temperature readings caused the scientist to suspect a problem.