continuum Definition
a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct..
Using continuum: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "continuum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The spectrum of colors is a continuum.
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The political spectrum is a continuum from left to right.
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The continuum of human emotions ranges from joy to despair.
continuum Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with continuum
the four-dimensional continuum consisting of three dimensions in space and one dimension in time, postulated by Einstein's theory of relativity.
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The concept of spacetime continuum revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
a hypothesis in set theory that states that there is no set whose cardinality is strictly between that of the integers and the real numbers.
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The continuum hypothesis is one of the most famous unsolved problems in mathematics.
continuum mechanics
a branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical behavior of materials modeled as a continuous mass rather than as discrete particles.
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Continuum mechanics is used to study the deformation and flow of solids and fluids.
Origins of continuum
from Latin 'continuus', meaning 'uninterrupted'
Summary: continuum in Brief
A 'continuum' [kənˈtɪnjuəm] is a sequence of elements that are similar to each other, but with distinct extremes. It can be applied to various contexts, such as the spectrum of colors or the political spectrum. 'Continuum' also appears in phrases like 'spacetime continuum,' which refers to the four-dimensional continuum of space and time, and 'continuum mechanics,' which is a branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical behavior of materials.
