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    Continua (en. Continued)

    /kɔ̃.ti.ny.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A series of elements that follow one after the other, often without interruption.
    The continua of music creates a soothing atmosphere.
    Les continua de la musique crée une atmosphère apaisante.
    In mathematics, refers to a set of points that form a continuum.
    The continua are often studied in the context of topological spaces.
    Les continua sont souvent étudiés dans le cadre des espaces topologiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'continuum', meaning 'continuous' or 'without interruption'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    continua of history
    Events that unfold without interruption over time.
    continua de l'histoire
    the continua of a discourse
    The different sections that logically follow one another in a presentation.
    les continua d'un discours

    Related Words

    continuous
    That does not stop, that continues without interruption.
    continu
    contiguous
    That is adjacent, that touches something else.
    contigu

    Slang Meanings

    Familiar usage of the term in a casual context.
    We often talk about the 'continua' of daily life as a routine.
    On parle souvent des 'continua' de la vie quotidienne comme d'une routine.
    Referencing a long series of events in a discussion.
    He delved into the 'continua' of his life, explaining everything he experienced.
    Il a plongé dans les 'continua' de sa vie, expliquant tout ce qu'il a vécu.