Continuous and discontinuous

Continuous: without interruption
Synonyms: incessant, unremitting, perpetual, persistent

  • With no cure in sight, Melinda will continue her incessant battle with cancer.
  • The man eventually confessed during the detective’s unremitting questioning.
  • The country is in a perpetual war, with no end in sight.
  • The persistent noise kept Ted awake all night.

Discontinuous: having intervals or gaps
Synonyms: desultory, fitful, intermittent, spasmodic, sporadic

  • Because Janice was not a football fan, she showed only a desultory interest in the game
  • Owing to last night’s fistful sleep, Larry was in a bad mood all day.
  • The holiday lights are intermittent and flicker on and off constantly.
  • Jil saw tower lights flashing spasmodically in the night sky.
  • Ever since Curtis left the city he only made sporadic appearances at family functions.