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- DictionaryCon·tin·u·ous/kənˈtinyəwəs/
adjective
- 1. forming an unbroken whole; without interruption: "the whole performance is enacted in one continuous movement"
- 2. another term for progressive
Definition of continuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
6 days ago · Definition of 'continuous' Word Frequency. continuous. (kəntɪnjuəs ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] 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.
happening or existing without stopping: continuous pain. ten years of continuous service in the army. Fewer examples. My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise. It's a continuous process. What we are seeing here is continuous improvement. It's attractions like these that ensure a continuous flow of tourists to this city.
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.
CONTINUOUS meaning: 1 : continuing without stopping happening or existing without a break or interruption; 2 : progressive.
