continual

continual

adjective

Definition of CONTINUAL

1

going on and on without any interruptions <the castaways hoped that the continual broadcast of the distress signal would eventually attract attention>

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

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

Antonyms discontinuous, noncontinuous

2

occurring or appearing at intervals <a history of continual invasions from countries to the west>

Synonyms continual, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring

Related Words alternate, alternating, cyclic (or cyclical), rhythmic (or rhythmical), seasonal, serial; aperiodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady

Near Antonyms eternal, everlasting, interminable, perpetual

Antonyms constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing