HeyRuaHow to say “discontinuity” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhleanúnachas
- English:
- discontinuity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “nyav-LAN-oo-nukh-us” /ˈnʲaulʲanuːnəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhleanúnachais, an neamhleanúnachais (e.g. fadhb an neamhleanúnachais, the problem of discontinuity)
What does “neamhleanúnachas” mean?
- discontinuity
- A lack of continuity, where something breaks off or does not follow on smoothly.Also: lack of continuity, inconsistency, incoherence.
“Neamhleanúnachas” with the article
Here is neamhleanúnachas after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhleanúnachas
the discontinuity
No change after an
“Neamhleanúnachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhleanúnachas, the Irish word for discontinuity.
Bhí neamhleanúnachas sa scéal ó thús go deireadh.
There was discontinuity in the story from start to finish.
Chonaic an léitheoir an neamhleanúnachas láithreach.
The reader noticed the lack of continuity immediately.
Is cúis imní é an neamhleanúnachas sa tseirbhís.
The lack of continuity in the service is a concern.
Bhí tionchar an neamhleanúnachais le feiceáil sa scoil.
The effect of the discontinuity was visible in the school.
Tá neamhleanúnachas ina chuid argóintí.
There is inconsistency in his arguments.
Ní maith liom an neamhleanúnachas sa scannán seo.
I don't like the lack of continuity in this film.
D'éirigh neamhleanúnachas as na hathruithe foirne.
Discontinuity arose from the staff changes.
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Discontinuity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discontinuity?
The Irish for discontinuity is neamhleanúnachas (pronounced “nyav-LAN-oo-nukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhleanúnachas in Irish?
Neamhleanúnachas is said like “nyav-LAN-oo-nukh-us” (IPA /ˈnʲaulʲanuːnəxəsˠ/).
Does neamhleanúnachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhleanúnachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the opposite of neamhleanúnachas?
The opposite is leanúnachas, meaning continuity; the prefix neamh- makes it negative.
