continuous
con
kən
kēn
ti
ˈtɪ
ti
nuous
njuəs
nyooēs
British pronunciation
/kənˈtɪnjuəs/

Definition & Meaning of "continuous"in English

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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