Meaning
irregular; intermittent
- not regular or continuous
- happening with interruptions
- uneven in quality or effort
In a sentence
Ha avuto un percorso di studio discontinuo ma serio.
He had an irregular but serious course of study.
Il servizio è discontinuo durante i mesi estivi?
Is the service intermittent during the summer months?
Il mio impegno non è discontinuo come l'anno scorso.
My commitment is not as inconsistent as last year.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| discontinuo | masculine · singular |
| discontinua | feminine · singular |
| discontinui | masculine · plural |
| discontinue | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often describes work, study, service, or growth.
- Near-synonyms: irregolare, intermittente; discontinuo is slightly more formal.
- Regular adjective with -uo forms: discontinuo, discontinua, discontinui, discontinue.