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   continuous

   /kənˈtɪnjʊəs/

   adjective

   • 1. forming an unbroken whole; without interruption: "the whole performance is enacted in one continuous movement"
   • ▪ forming a series with no exceptions or reversals: "there are continuous advances in design and production"
   • ▪ (of a function) of which the graph is a smooth unbroken curve, i.e. one such that as the value of x approaches any given value a, the value of f(x) approaches that of f(a) as a limit.
   • 2. another term for progressive

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin continuus ‘uninterrupted’, from continere ‘hang together’ (from con- ‘together with’ + tenere ‘hold’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. continuousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTINUOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONTINUOUS definition: 1. without a pause or interruption: 2. The continuous form of a verb is used to show that the…. Learn more.

3. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › continuouscontinuous - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Adjective. [ edit] continuous (not comparable) Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption . Synonyms: perpetual, nonstop, incessant, ongoing; see also Thesaurus: continuous. Antonyms: broken, discontinuous, discrete, intermittent, interrupted. a continuous current of electricity. Without intervening space; continued .

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › continuousContinuous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONTINUOUS is marked by uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence. How to use continuous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Continuous.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › continuousCONTINUOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Continuous definition: uninterrupted in time; without cessation. See examples of CONTINUOUS used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › continuousContinuous - definition of continuous by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. prolonged without interruption; unceasing: a continuous noise. 2. in an unbroken series or pattern. 3. (Mathematics) maths (of a function or curve) changing gradually in value as the variable changes in value.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTINUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping. Residents report that they heard continuous gunfire. ...all employees who had a record of five years' continuous employment with the firm. There is a continuous stream of phone calls. Synonyms: constant, continued, extended, prolonged More Synonyms of continuous.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › continuousContinuous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The adjective continuous describes something that occurs over space or time without interruption. Some computer fans make a continuous noise — a constant buzz — that can drive you to distraction. Continuous things don’t stop, not even for a coffee break.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontinuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   happening or existing for a period of time without being interrupted. Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. The organization aims to create a culture of continuous improvement . a continuous stream of data. a continuous flow of knowledge, information and understanding.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishcontinuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Continuous describes something that continues without stopping. Continual usually describes an action that is repeated again and again. The difference between these two words is now disappearing. In particular, continual can also mean the same as continuous and is used especially about undesirable things: Life was a continual struggle for them.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTINUOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CONTINUOUS definition: 1. happening or existing without stopping: 2. The continuous form of a verb is used to show that…. Learn more.