1
: happening without interruption : not stopping or ending
This week we experienced days of continual sunshine.
The country has been in a continual state of war since it began fighting for its independence.
2
: happening again and again within short periods of time
The continual interruptions by the student were annoying the teacher.
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“Continual.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/continual. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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