Enter the word for search

continuum

/kənˈtɪn.ju.əm/

continuumnoun

continua

/kənˈtɪn.ju.əm/

Translations

The concept of a continuum is important in mathematics.

Понятие континуума важно в математике.

Definitions

A continuous sequence or range of values or elements that vary by minute degrees.

The color spectrum is a continuum of shades from red to violet.

In mathematics, the set of real numbers or any set having the same cardinality as the real numbers.

Cantor showed that the continuum of real numbers is uncountable.

In physics and engineering, a continuous medium whose properties vary smoothly without discrete particles being considered.

Air can be treated as a continuum when analysing subsonic flow around an aircraft wing.

Synonyms

continuumadjective

/kənˈtɪn.ju.əm/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "continuum mechanics".

Definitions

Relating to or based on a continuum; continuous.

Continuum mechanics models matter as a continuous medium.