solution de continuité

French

Etymology

The word solution must be understood in its first meaning of "dissolution, rupture"; hence "rupture of continuity".

Cognate with Spanish solución de continuidad.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sɔ.ly.sjɔ̃ d(ə) kɔ̃.ti.nɥi.te/

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Noun

solution de continuité f (plural solutions de continuité)

1. (formal) gap, break, interruption, discontinuity

   Synonyms: hiatus, rupture