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continualOne entry found. Main Entry: con·tin·u·al Pronunciation: \kən-ˈtin-yü-əl, -yəl\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French continuel, from Latin continuus continuous Date: 14th century 1 : continuing indefinitely in time without interruption <continual fear> — con·tin·u·al·ly adverb synonyms 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>.
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