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 continuous continuous /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/

adjective

  1. () Continuing in time or space without interruption  ( uninterrupted , continuous )
    continuing in time or space without interruption
     A continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light
    a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light
     A continuous bout of illness lasting six months
    a continuous bout of illness lasting six months
     Lived in continuous fear
    lived in continuous fear
     A continuous row of warehouses
    a continuous row of warehouses
     A continuous line has no gaps or breaks in it
    a continuous line has no gaps or breaks in it
     Moving midweek holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday allows uninterrupted work weeks
    moving midweek holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday allows uninterrupted work weeks
  2. () (mathematics) of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity  ( continuous )
    (mathematics) of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity
      The continuous rain caused flooding in the area.
    The continuous rain caused flooding in the area.