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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 noise from the construction site was very annoying.
Непрерывный шум с строительной площадки был очень раздражающим.
She has a continuous interest in learning new languages.
У нее постоянный интерес к изучению новых языков.
The river's continuous flow is essential for the ecosystem.
Беспрерывный поток реки важен для экосистемы.
Additional translations
непрекращающийся
непрекращаемый
Synonyms
uninterrupted
constant
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'.

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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