Continuous

/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.

The continuous flow of water in the river creates a soothing sound.

Without a break or pause; ongoing.

She worked for eight continuous hours without taking a break.

In mathematics, referring to a function or process that has no breaks.

The graph of the continuous function shows a smooth curve without any gaps.

In a temporal sense, a duration that does not stop.

The continuous nature of the project required constant updates.

From Latin 'continuus', meaning 'uninterrupted'.

continuous improvement

A method for incremental enhancement of processes, products, or services.

continuous learning

The ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional development.

continual

Frequently recurring; not continuous but repeated at intervals.

duration

The time during which something continues.

Everlasting or never-ending.

Her stories about the vacation felt continuous, just like a Netflix binge.

Something that goes on and on, often used humorously.

That lecture was a continuous loop of boredom!