continuous
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kən
kēn
ti
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nuous
njuəs
nyooēs
/kənˈtɪnjuəs/

Definition & Meaning of "continuous"in English

continuous
01

happening without a pause or break

continuous definition and meaning
Examples
The machine operates in continuous motion, producing items around the clock.
02

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.
03

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

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