continuous

[kənˈtɪnjuəs]

continuous Definition

• 1. forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
• 2. occurring over a period of time without interruption

Using continuous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "continuous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The rain has been continuous for three days.

• Example

  The company has been in continuous operation since 1995.

• Example

  The music played continuously throughout the night.

continuous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for continuous

• uninterrupted
• unceasing
• endless
• perpetual
• constant

Antonyms for continuous

• discontinuous
• intermittent
• sporadic

Phrases with continuous

• continuous improvement

  a method for identifying opportunities for streamlining work and reducing waste

  Example

  The company's culture of continuous improvement has led to increased efficiency and profitability.

• continuous function

  a function that can be drawn without lifting the pen from the paper

  Example

  A straight line is an example of a continuous function.

• continuous spectrum

  a spectrum that contains all wavelengths within a given range

  Example

  The sun's light produces a continuous spectrum.

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Summary: continuous in Brief

The term 'continuous' [kənˈtɪnjuəs] refers to something that forms an unbroken whole or occurs without interruption. It can describe anything from weather patterns to business operations, as in 'The company has been in continuous operation since 1995.' 'Continuous' also appears in technical contexts like 'continuous function,' which can be drawn without lifting the pen from the paper.