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continuous

UK
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
US
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

Translations

continuousadjective
more continuous
Comp.
most continuous
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
US
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
The continuous hum of the air conditioner was soothing.
Le bourdonnement continu du climatiseur était apaisant.
Additional translations
progressifGrammaire
Synonyms
constant
uninterrupted
ceaseless
perpetual
ongoing
unbroken
endless
relentless
Antonyms
discontinuous
intermittent
continuousnoun
UK
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
US
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
Used chiefly in linguistics to denote the progressive aspect, e.g., 'the continuous'.
progressifGrammaire
In English, the present continuous is formed with 'be' plus a present participle.
En anglais, le présent progressif se forme avec « be » suivi d'un participe présent.

Definitions

continuousadjective
Forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.
The continuous hum of the air conditioner was soothing.
Occurring or repeated without interruption.
The continuous rain made it difficult to go outside.
In mathematics, having no breaks or jumps; smooth and unbroken.
The function is continuous over the interval from 0 to 1.
(Grammar) Denoting the progressive aspect of a verb, expressing an action in progress.
In English, the continuous aspect is formed with 'be' plus the present participle.
continuousnoun
The continuous (or progressive) aspect of a verb, expressing an action in progress.
In English, the present continuous is formed with 'be' plus a present participle.
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