Thesaurus

continuous

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of continuous

going on and on without any interruptions

a city that has been under continuous bombardment for three days

Synonyms of continuous

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

Words Related to continuous

dateless, deathless, endless, eternal, everlasting, immortal, interminable, permanent, undying, unending

changeless, constant, stable, steady, unchanging, unvarying

durable, enduring, lasting, persistent

imperishable, indestructible

Near Antonyms of continuous

intermittent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring

alternate, alternating, cyclic (or cyclical), rhythmic (or rhythmical), seasonal, serial

erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady

Antonyms of continuous

discontinuous, noncontinuous

Synonym Discussion of continuous

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

Learn More about continuous

Dictionary: Definition of continuous Medical Dictionary: Definition of continuous Spanish Central: Translation of continuous Nglish: Translation of continuous for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of continuous for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up continuous? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

flounce

to move with exaggerated bouncy motions