Meaning of the word discontinuous in English

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discontinuous

US /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
UK /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

Adjective

having breaks or interruptions; not continuous

Example:
The signal was discontinuous, making it hard to hear the broadcast.
The growth of the plant was discontinuous, with periods of rapid growth followed by stagnation.