continuous

adjective

con·tin·u·ous | \ kən-ˈtin-yü-əs

Definition of continuous

1 : marked by uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence The batteries provide enough power for up to five hours of continuous use.

2 of a function : having the property that the absolute value of the numerical difference between the value at a given point and the value at any point in a neighborhood of the given point can be made as close to zero as desired by choosing the neighborhood small enough

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continual, continuous, constant, incessant, perpetual, perennial mean characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence. continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence. continual showers the whole weekend continuous usually implies an uninterrupted flow or spatial extension. football's oldest continuous rivalry constant implies uniform or persistent occurrence or recurrence. lived in constant pain incessant implies ceaseless or uninterrupted activity. annoyed by the incessant quarreling perpetual suggests unfailing repetition or lasting duration. a land of perpetual snowfall perennial implies enduring existence often through constant renewal. a perennial source of controversy

Examples of continuous in a Sentence

The album is divided into different tracks, but it is really one continuous song. a continuous line of traffic The batteries provide enough power for up to five hours of continuous use. The phrases “am seeing,” “had been seeing,” and “is being seen” are all in continuous tenses.

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That model places the start date for continuous global farming at only 500 years ago. — Mohi Kumar, Science | AAAS, "Ancient farmers irreversibly altered Earth’s face by 3000 years ago," 30 Aug. 2019 In tests our reviewer managed about eight hours of continuous use on a single charge. — Wired, "It's a Very Good Time to Buy a Surface Pro 6," 28 Aug. 2019 For instance, 2019 saw the highest number of measles cases reported since 2000, when the CDC officially declared the disease eliminated—meaning that there hadn’t been any cases of continuous measles transmissions for 12 months. — Natasha Lavender, SELF, "4 Doctors on the Frustration, Anxiety, and Fear of Treating Patients with Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses," 26 Aug. 2019 The brand also runs continuous conservation campaigns centered around restoration. — Jessica L. Yarbrough, Vogue, "Beauty Brands Are Taking Action for the Amazon—Here’s How You Can Too," 26 Aug. 2019 Meanwhile, the Vikings, who have had continuous kicking issues since Walsh’s miss, had Kaare Vedvik botch field-goal attempts of 43 and 54 yards in a 20-9 preseason win over Arizona at U.S. Bank Stadium. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Vikings’ Mike Zimmer says concern level about Kaare Vedvik is ‘high’ after two misses," 24 Aug. 2019 All the evidence pointed to a spectacular conclusion: Aboriginal people belong to the oldest continuous culture on the planet. — David Maurice Smith, Smithsonian, "A 42,000-Year-Old Man Finally Goes Home," 23 Aug. 2019 Drinking water and/or a low calorie beverages throughout the day and evening can also help cut down on your snacking — staying hydrated is a continuous effort, and the confusing signals of thirst versus hunger can occur at any time of day. — Madelyn Fernstrom, NBC News, "Dr. Fernstrom: 3 diet mistakes you're making before noon," 21 Aug. 2019 This continuous feedback allows the brain to finely control movement, but in the traditional amputation procedure, these connections are severed. — Matthew Orr, STAT, "Pioneering surgery makes a prosthetic foot feel like the real thing," 30 May 2018

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continuous

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of continuous

: continuing without stopping : happening or existing without a break or interruption

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continuous

adjective

con·tin·u·ous | \ kən-ˈtin-yə-wəs

Kids Definition of continuous

: going on without stop a continuous line of traffic

continuous

adjective

con·tin·u·ous | \ kən-ˈtin-yə-wəs

Medical Definition of continuous

: marked by uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence : continuing without intermission or recurring regularly after minute interruptions continuous vitamin injections

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