Discontinuous (adjective)

Not continuous; having interruptions or gaps.

Origin:

From the latin discontinuus, from dis-, meaning "apart," and continuus, meaning "continuous.".

Examples:

1. The discontinuous pattern of the wallpaper made it look as if it had been pieced together from different rolls.
2. The discontinuous line on the graph indicated a significant change in the data.
3. The discontinuous rainfall caused some regions to suffer from drought while others were flooded.
4. The discontinuous development of the city made it difficult to find a smooth and uninterrupted route.
5. The discontinuous power supply made it impossible for the factory to operate at full capacity.