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Another word for discontinuously

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner marked by distinct intervals, interruptions, or gaps in space, time, or sequence; not continuously.

Usage Example

"The geological strata were deposited intermittently over millions of years due to shifting sea levels."

Strongest
intermittently
Strong
sporadically
on and off
fitfully
irregularly
fragmentarily

Opposites of discontinuously

The opposite of discontinuously shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

continuously
continually
uninterruptedly
constantly
nonstop
ceaselessly
incessantly
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• Nearby Words

discontinuation
discontinue
discontinued
discontinuously
discord
discordant
discordantly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Discontinuously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/discontinuously
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