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Definition & Meaning of "continuous"in English

continuous
01

happening without a pause or break 

continuous definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most continuous
Comparative
more continuous
gradable
Examples
The machine operates in continuous motion, producing items around the clock. 
02

(grammar) describing a verb that indicates an action in progress 

continuous definition and meaning
Examples
The continuous tense helps clarify that an action is in progress, such as in 'I am reading a book. 
03

extending over a space or area without any breaks, gaps, or stops 

Examples
The highway stretched in a continuous line for miles without any turns or stops. 
04

(of a mathematical function or curve) having no jumps, breaks, or sudden changes in the graph 

Examples
A continuous curve smoothly extends through all points in its domain without interruption. 
05

occurring repeatedly over a period of time 

Examples
Continuous practice is essential if you want to improve your skills in playing the piano. 
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