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British pronunciation/kəntˈɪnjuːəs/
American pronunciation/kənˈtɪnjuəs/

Definition & Meaning of "continuous"

continuous
01

happening without a pause or break

continuous definition and meaning
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The machine operates in continuous motion, producing items around the clock.
She enjoyed the continuous hum of the city as she walked through the busy streets.
The company 's continuous growth over the past decade has made it a market leader.
02

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

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The highway stretched in a continuous line for miles without any turns or stops.
The river runs through the valley in a continuous stream, never breaking along its course.
The largest continuous desert stretches across North Africa, known as the Sahara.
03

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

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The continuous tense helps clarify that an action is in progress, such as in ' I am reading a book.
Understanding the difference between simple and continuous tenses is crucial for proper sentence construction.
In English grammar, the continuous tense is used to describe actions that are ongoing.
04

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

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A continuous curve smoothly extends through all points in its domain without interruption.
In calculus, a function is continuous if it can be drawn without lifting the pencil from the paper.
The temperature change was modeled as a continuous function over time.
05

occurring repeatedly over a period of time

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Continuous practice is essential if you want to improve your skills in playing the piano.
The team endured continuous challenges throughout the entire project.
The continuous updates from the news station kept everyone informed during the storm.

word family

continue

Verb

continuous

Adjective

continuously

Adverb

continuously

Adverb

continuousness

Noun

continuousness

Noun

discontinuous

Adjective

discontinuous

Adjective
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