continuous

con·tin·u·ous

adjective \kən-ˈtin-yü-əs\

Definition of CONTINUOUS

1

: marked by uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence

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

— con·tin·u·ous·ly adverb

— con·tin·u·ous·ness noun

Examples of CONTINUOUS

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

Origin of CONTINUOUS

Latin continuus, from continēre to hold together — more at contain

First Known Use: 1673

Related to CONTINUOUS

Synonyms

ceaseless, continual, continued, continuing, incessant, nonstop, perpetual, running, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting

Antonyms

discontinuous, noncontinuous

Related Words

dateless, deathless, endless, eternal, everlasting, immortal, interminable, permanent, undying, unending; changeless, constant, stable, steady, unchanging, unvarying; durable, enduring, lasting, persistent; imperishable, indestructible

Near Antonyms

intermittent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring; alternate, alternating, cyclic (or cyclical), rhythmic (or rhythmical), seasonal, serial; erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady

See Synonym Discussion at continual

con·tin·u·ous

adjective \kən-ˈtin-yə-wəs\   (Medical Dictionary)

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>

—con·tin·u·ous·ly adverb