Meaning of the word discontinuity in English

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discontinuity

US /ˌdɪs.kɑːn.tənˈuː.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌdɪs.kɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ə.ti/

Noun

a break in continuity; a lack of continuous connection or sequence

Example:
There was a noticeable discontinuity in the narrative.
The sudden change in policy created a discontinuity in the company's operations.