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continuity

noun
con·​ti·​nu·​i·​ty | \ ˌkän-tə-ˈnü-ə-tē How to pronounce continuity (audio) , -ˈnyü-\
plural continuities

Definition of continuity

1a : uninterrupted connection, succession, or union … its disregard of the continuity between means and ends …— Sidney Hook
b : uninterrupted duration or continuation especially without essential change the continuity of the company's management
2 : something that has, exhibits, or provides continuity: such as
a : a script or scenario in the performing arts
b : transitional spoken or musical matter especially for a radio or television program
c : the story and dialogue of a comic strip
3 : the property of being mathematically continuous
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Examples of continuity in a Sentence

The art historian is studying the continuities between the painter's works and those of her followers. There's a problem with the movie's continuity.

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 Adding to the continuity concerns: The 49ers have a new defensive line coach, Kris Kocurek, who has introduced new techniques and alignments. — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "Continuity concerns? 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has a few," 13 Aug. 2019 Considering Sarkisian is the third in that role in Tagovailoa’s three seasons isn’t ideal from a continuity standpoint but there’s some history there. — Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, "Steve Sarkisian recalls every detail of first time he saw Tua Tagovailoa throw," 5 Aug. 2019 Electrical continuity through the cord will have a resistance of .8 ohms or less. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How To Use a Digital Multimeter," 25 July 2019 The Patriots’ continuity has been one of their biggest assets in recent years. — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, "Bill Belichick sticking to the same message, but the Patriots do have issues," 24 July 2019 Far From Home, MCU continuity centered on two through-lines, according to McKenna. — Hugh Hart, Fortune, "How Marvel Pictures the Future, Post ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Endgame’," 17 July 2019 While a strong performance throughout the evening will undoubtedly boost Harris’s fundraising and maybe her poll ratings, Biden still left the stage in his accustomed place as the candidate of Obama era continuity. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, "Joe Biden: Bruised Over Busing, But Still Standing," 28 June 2019 But given the lack of model continuity, everyone will at least have a CHANCE to see storms in the next 24 to 36 hours. — Dallas News, "NBC 5 Forecast: Storms in the forecast," 18 June 2019 This week, there was a brand-new continuity error: While hugging Cersei in their final moments, Jaime’s severed hand seemed to magically reappear. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Everything Fans Flipped Out About on Last Night’s Game of Thrones," 13 May 2019

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First Known Use of continuity

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for continuity

see continuous

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continuity

noun
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English Language Learners Definition of continuity

: the quality of something that does not stop or change as time passes : a continuous quality
formal : something that is the same or similar in two or more things and provides a connection between them
: the arrangement of the parts in a story, movie, etc., in a way that is logical

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continuity

noun
con·​ti·​nu·​i·​ty | \ ˌkän-tə-ˈnü-ə-tē How to pronounce continuity (audio) , -ˈnyü-\
plural continuities

Kids Definition of continuity

: the quality or state of going on without stop the continuity of care

continuity

noun
con·​ti·​nu·​ity | \ ˌkänt-ᵊn-ˈ(y)ü-ət-ē How to pronounce continuity (audio) \
plural continuities

Medical Definition of continuity

: uninterrupted connection, succession, or union

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