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continuous Definition

con·tinu·ous (kən tin′yo̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. going on or extending without interruption or break; unbroken; connected
  2. Math. designating a function whose value at each point is closely approached by its values at neighboring points

Etymology: L continuus: see continue

continuous Related Forms

con·tin′u·ous·ly adverb

continuous Synonyms

continuous

modif.

endless, unbroken, connected, ceaseless; see consecutive 1, constant 1, endless 1, eternal 1, perpetual 1. See syn. study at perpetual.

continuous Usage Examples

Preposition: throughout

  • course: Assessment Assessment is continuous throughout the course based on regular work assignments in addition to two written examination papers in April.
  • year: Breeding Season: Breeding is continuous throughout the year.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: The topology of X / G is defined in a way that makes the map continuous.

Modifies a noun

  • improvement: Securing continuous improvement to the policing service through the Best Value regime.
  • monitoring: Continuous monitoring by Becta will occur throughout the contract.
  • infusion: References 1. Guidance on the use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for diabetes, Technology Appraisal Guidance No. 57.
  • assessment: Continuous assessment will allow you to work steadily rather than have everything depend on an intense exam period.
  • stream: A chance to build a continuous ongoing income stream.
  • variable: A continuous variable is one where the information is on a continuous scale, for example height in cm or blood loss in ml.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: There is an almost continuous process of widening the agenda.
  • nearly: This will keep the instruments in nearly continuous sunlight, with no day/night cycling for nine months each year.
  • fairly: Fairly continuous ascent brings you to a trail branching off and up to the left.
  • absolutely: Thus the present writer, tho holding that absolutely continuous change is the ground of 'being ' , has no intention of eulogizing it.
  • necessarily: One-to-one advice is another option but is not necessarily continuous and is usually booked on an hourly basis.
  • about: It is not just about training it is about continuous development.

Used with adjective complement

  • ensure: Retail outlets and there main data centers rely upon secure power to ensure continuous, reliable operations.
  • become: In high water it all gets much more entertaining and becomes much more continuous as opposed to pool drop.
  • report: Price response among to the hypothesis no reported continuous.
  • require: Computer equipment requires continuous updating and so this year I would hope to replace one computer in the Library/Resource area for an upgraded version.
  • have: Has continuous surfaces between hob, sink and oven.